Legal Administrative Assistant - Bankruptcy & Energy Litigation

Jones Walker LLP•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Jones Walker LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in the Bankruptcy & Restructuring and Energy Litigation practices in its Houston office. The role is suited to a detail-oriented professional who works well in a fast-paced environment, embraces technology, and provides high-quality support to attorneys and clients. The successful candidate will have strong litigation support experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative professionals. The position also requires ownership of assignments and deadlines, sound judgment and discretion, professionalism, and the ability to work independently and anticipate attorney needs. This job summary represents the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the position. Incumbents may be asked to perform other job-related tasks. Qualified individuals will be interviewed before the Human Resources department requests a criminal background check. Where a background check is applicable, employment is contingent on successful completion of a background investigation; criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Requirements

At least 5 years of legal administrative assistant experience supporting litigation attorneys.
Strong experience with federal court filings, including ECF/PACER; Texas state court e-filing; litigation calendaring and deadline management; and court rules and filing procedures.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word features such as advanced document formatting, tables of contents and authorities, styles, and templates; Excel; Outlook; and Adobe Acrobat.
Demonstrated ability to support multiple attorneys in a high-volume practice.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
Ability to anticipate attorney needs and work independently.
Excellent judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
Confidence working directly with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and colleagues.
Ability to collaborate as a team player and contribute positively to a service-oriented culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Bankruptcy & Restructuring attorneys.
Experience with bankruptcy court filings and related procedures.
Background supporting Energy Litigation, commercial litigation, or complex business disputes.
Experience with multi-party litigation and large-scale document productions.
Familiarity with trial preparation, electronic exhibits, and courtroom logistics.
Experience with document management systems such as iManage or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare, revise, format, and file legal documents in federal and state courts, including the Southern District of Texas.
Perform electronic filings through ECF/PACER, bankruptcy court filing systems, and Texas eFile.
Manage complex litigation and bankruptcy calendars, including deadlines, hearings, court appearances, and key case milestones.
Coordinate and assist with pleadings, motions, discovery, and other case-related filings.
Prepare and organize trial, hearing, mediation, and arbitration materials, including exhibits, binders, and logistics.
Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files within document management systems.
Assist attorneys with time entry, billing review, expense reports, and client-related administrative tasks.
Coordinate meetings, travel, conference calls, and scheduling as needed.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and fellow Legal Administrative Assistants to ensure timely, accurate completion of legal work.
Monitor deadlines proactively and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.