Legal Administration Assistant

Coastal Wave Recruiting•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, an Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Litigation Group in Houston. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with 3–5 years of experience in a litigation-focused legal administrative role, ideally within a law firm or corporate legal department. The ideal candidate is comfortable supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice and thrives in a deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience as a litigation-focused Legal Administrative Assistant
Prior experience in a law firm or corporate legal department is required
Personal injury experience is required
Strong experience in docketing and tracking deadlines for hearings, mediations, and trials
Experience preparing, formatting, and proofreading litigation documents, including pleadings and discovery
Experience with e-filing legal documents
Ability to manage administrative support for multiple attorneys simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Background in legal or paralegal studies preferred
Exposure to multiple areas of law is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage administrative support for multiple attorneys simultaneously
Docketing and tracking deadlines for hearings, mediations, and trials
Preparing, formatting, and proofreading litigation documents, including pleadings and discovery
E-filing legal documents