Legal Assistant

About the role

A global law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant/Practice Assistant for its Houston office. The position requires high-level executive administrative legal support in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, conferences, and coordinating complex domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Provide administrative support by managing expense reports, timesheets, correspondence, phone communications, and business trip documentation.
• Maintain accurate client, matter, and case-related records, including conflict searches, file management, and database updates.
• Prepare, draft, edit, and proofread legal and business documents, correspondence, reports, and other routine materials.
• Support client service and business operations by assisting with billing, marketing initiatives, proposals, and client relationship activities.
• Serve as a key liaison for attorneys, staff, and clients by facilitating communication, resolving administrative issues, handling overflow assignments, and maintaining practice resources and reference materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in a law firm or legal support environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced setting.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a professional client-service focus.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow complex instructions accurately.
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

Pay

$75,000 – $112,500; salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications.