Job Description
Job Description
Probate Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Downtown Houston, TX (100% onsite, Monday–Friday)
Experience: 5+ years
Our client, a well-established full-service regional law firm, is seeking a Probate Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Probate Litigation group in Houston. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigation assistant who knows court rules and filing procedures cold and thrives supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced practice.
What You'll Work On:
- Draft, proofread, edit, and redline correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, and engagement letters
- Prepare and coordinate court filings, discovery, and other case-related documents
- E-file documents with state, federal, and probate courts
- Maintain organized electronic files in the firm's document management system (NetDocs)
- Open new client and matter files and run conflict checks
- Manage attorney calendars and client contacts
- Coordinate travel, meetings, video conferences, and presentation materials
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Assistant
- Strong knowledge of state, federal, and probate court rules, filing procedures, and e-filing systems
- Proven ability to support multiple attorneys while managing competing priorities and deadlines
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Exceptional organizational, time management, proofreading, and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to anticipate needs and work without detailed direction on routine responsibilities
- High attention to detail and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Probate litigation and NetDocs experience preferred, but not required
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Join a dedicated Probate Litigation group within an established full-service firm
- Hands-on litigation support work across state, federal, and probate courts
- A people-first culture and meaningful work
Benefits:
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage and a 401(k).
If you're a seasoned litigation assistant ready to bring your skills to a busy, collaborative probate litigation team, we'd love to hear from you.