Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting · 2 weeks ago
Legal Assistant - Defense Litigation
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $80K/yrBurnett Specialists Staffing is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team. The role involves preparing legal documents, coordinating court filings, and maintaining organized case files while providing administrative support to two attorneys.
EmploymentRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Brittany Grumbles, M.S.
Responsibilities
Support two attorneys with day-to-day administrative and litigation tasks
Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
Coordinate court filings (electronic and in-person) and track deadlines
Maintain organized case files, calendars, and docketing information
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
Assist with billing, time entry, and general administrative duties
Collaborate with the team paralegal and participate in workflows that offer ongoing learning
Qualification
Required
Prior experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary (litigation preferred)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
High attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented approach
Preferred
Construction litigation experience is a plus
Company
Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting
We are Texas’ largest employee-owned staffing & placement agency set apart by our award-winning and innovative services, outstanding staff tenure, multiple skill specializations, and diversity vendor status.
Founded in 1974
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sue Burnett
President and Founder
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