CB Partners, LLC is hiring: Legal Secretary in Houston

Legal Secretary – Houston (Hybrid | Temp-to-Hire

Location: Houston, TX

Type: Temp-to-Hire

Our client, a highly respected national law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a temp-to-hire opportunity in their Houston office. This position is ideal for a polished, detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting multiple attorneys.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills during the temporary phase, with the strong potential to transition to a permanent position based on performance. This hybrid role offers the perfect balance of flexibility and collaboration, requiring three days per week in-office and front desk coverage once a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and practice support to multiple attorneys.
• Coordinate workflow with internal teams including billing, calendar, and litigation support.
• Prepare and submit accurate documentation with clear instructions for the Attorney Resource Team.
• Track and verify court and agency deadlines, proactively alerting attorneys.
• Prepare and finalize Tables of Contents (TOCs) and Tables of Authorities (TOAs) using Best Authority.
• Manage e-filings with courts and administrative agencies in accordance with applicable rules.
• Maintain and update litigation matters in Virtual Binder and organize documents in NetDocuments.
• Assist with New Client Matter (NCM) creation and ensure compliance with internal standards.
• Coordinate transcription, document assembly, and printing requests.
• Maintain attorney contact lists in Outlook and InterAction (CRM).
• Provide front desk coverage once per week, supporting administrative and client service needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a professional legal environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple attorney workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency with Best Authority, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with NetDocuments and Forte preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, court rules, and electronic filing (ECF) procedures.