Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is hiring: Litigation Legal Secretary

Overview

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting provided pay range. This range is provided by Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Position

Senior Direct Hire Recruiter at Burnett Specialists (Legal, HR, Marketing, Admin Specialties)

Litigation Legal Secretary

Location & Schedule

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid after 60 days: 3 days in office / 2 remote)

Schedule: 35-hour work week (1820 annual hours); straight time for the first hour over 7/day, overtime after 8/day

Role summary

An international law firm is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Litigation Legal Secretary to support two partners and three associates. This position requires a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can manage complex litigation and trial support with accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support, including trial preparation and case management
• Manage complex calendars, prioritize meetings, and resolve conflicts
• Arrange domestic and international travel
• Prepare, edit, and file legal documents in Federal and State courts
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Track and enter attorney time, process expenses, and manage vendor invoices
• Maintain attorney bar and CLE records
• Organize and maintain case files and open new matters
• Assist with monthly billing processes
• Collaborate with firm staff and provide overflow support when needed

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of legal secretary experience, preferably in a large firm environment
• Strong litigation and trial preparation experience (bankruptcy experience a plus)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word styles)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team setting
• High attention to detail, grammar, and proofreading

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation legal secretary looking to join a dynamic, global law firm.

Interested candidates please reference job code 135586 when responding to this ad. HOUGW34

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice

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