Litigation Legal Secretary

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to 2?3 attorneys managing active defense litigation caseloads.
• Manage attorney calendars, monitor court deadlines, and maintain compliance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP) and docket control orders.
• Review incoming emails, pleadings, and court filings to identify critical deadlines and calendar all necessary events.
• Download, save, and organize e-filed documents according to firm protocols.
• Maintain all incoming and outgoing correspondence and case-related communications.
• Cook up and process attorney expense reports.
• Proactively remind attorneys and legal staff of upcoming deadlines and case events.
• Prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy and organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of defense litigation legal secretary experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Texas state court procedures, including the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP).
• Experience managing multiple attorney calendars and high-volume litigation dockets.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented attitude.
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to producing high-quality work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $80,000, depending on experience.
• Performance bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A stable, reputable defense litigation firm.
• A convenient location just outside Downtown Houston.
• A full-time, 37.5-hour workweek with a collaborative in-office environment.