Litigation Legal Secretary

We are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join a respected law firm in Houston, Texas. This position supports litigation attorneys by coordinating case-related documentation, managing deadlines, and handling a broad range of administrative tasks essential to daily practice operations. The ideal candidate brings strong court filing knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment while safeguarding confidential information. Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and finalize litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, correspondence, and agreements with careful attention to format, grammar, and accuracy. • Submit court filings electronically in both state and federal jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements. • Organize exhibits, binders, and supporting materials for hearings, depositions, trials, and other case events. • Coordinate depositions and other litigation-related meetings by working closely with attorneys, clients, witnesses, court reporters, and outside parties. • Maintain attorney calendars in Outlook, including scheduling appointments, conference calls, court dates, and other time-sensitive commitments. • Support general office and case administration through document handling, transcription assistance, copying, scanning, and file maintenance. • Open new client matters, assist with conflict review processes, and prepare engagement documentation for attorney approval. • Enter attorney time into billing systems, assist with invoice correspondence, submit expense reports, and help track vendor-related payment requests. • Provide attentive front-desk or reception coverage when needed and contribute to smooth office operations across the legal team. • At least 3 years of experience in a legal secretary role, with a strong preference for litigation support experience. • Working knowledge of electronic filing procedures for both state and federal courts. • Background supporting civil or commercial litigation matters in a law firm environment. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, for calendar and document management. • Experience using document management platforms and legal billing software; familiarity with Aderant is preferred. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently. • Clear written and verbal communication skills, along with a detail-oriented approach to handling sensitive and confidential information. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.