Legal Secretary (Houston)

Legal Administrative Assistant (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Houston, TX Schedule: Full-Time | Initially Onsite with Potential Hybrid Flexibility After Training

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a highly respected law firm in Houston to identify a detail-oriented and technology-savvy Legal Administrative Assistant for an immediate temp-to-hire opportunity. This position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative legal team while gaining exposure to a variety of legal administrative functions and law firm operations.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking a professional administrative support specialist who can provide high-level assistance to attorneys and legal staff while quickly adapting to new technology and internal systems. This role is heavily administrative in nature and is ideal for candidates who are organized, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

While previous law firm experience is preferred, the client is open to candidates with strong administrative support backgrounds and the ability to learn legal workflows, terminology, and software platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Process attorney expense reimbursements and related documentation.
• Assist with attorney time entry and billing support.
• Open and maintain new client matters.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff.
• Coordinate legal and client correspondence.
• Manage calendars, scheduling, and document organization.
• Learn and utilize various law firm software systems.
• Assist with office operations and special projects as assigned.
• Support daily workflow management and attorney administrative needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong administrative support experience.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Advanced computer skills with the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Preferred

• Previous law firm or legal department experience.
• Experience with legal software platforms such as:
  • iManage
  • Chrome River
  • Intapp
  • Similar document management and expense systems
• Experience with attorney time entry and expense reimbursements.
• Experience opening new client matters.
• Litigation exposure is a plus but not required.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Initial training and onboarding will be fully onsite.
• Potential hybrid flexibility available after successful completion of training.
• Flexible start times available between approximately 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
• Standard 7.5-hour workday.

Employment Type

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity. The client anticipates evaluating performance during the first 90 days before transitioning the selected candidate into a permanent position.

What the Client is Looking For

The client emphasized that technical aptitude and adaptability are the most important factors for success in this role. They are seeking someone who can quickly learn firm systems, provide exceptional administrative support, and become a long-term member of their team.

Candidates with strong administrative experience who are eager to learn legal operations are encouraged to apply.

Recruiter Notes (Internal Use)

• Client is motivated to move quickly.
• Administrative skills are more important than extensive litigation experience.
• Strong software aptitude is required.
• Experience with expense reimbursements, time entry, and matter opening is highly desirable.
• Resumes will be submitted directly to Rebecca for review.
• Interviews will likely be conducted virtually via Teams or Zoom.
• Candidate should be professional, adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting a busy legal team.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity with a premier Houston law firm.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Sandy Hassett

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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