Senior Legal Secretary/Executive Legal Assistant
Job Description
Job Description
Senior Legal Secretary / Executive Legal Assistant
South Austin | Full-Time 9:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. | 100% In-Office
If you’re a career legal secretary who takes pride in being the calm, steady force behind a busy legal team, this may be the role you’ve been waiting for.
A respected boutique law firm in South Austin is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Legal Secretary / Executive Assistant to support partners and attorneys in a professional, but fast paced environment. This is a long-term position for someone who values stability, discretion, and excellent salary potential
ABILITIES NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
• Managing busy Outlook calendars, meetings, calls, and Zoom/Teams/WebEx schedules.
• Coordinating travel for attorneys and handling post-travel expense documentation.
• Drafting, editing, and formatting legal documents and contracts.
• Converting documents from PDF to Word with precision.
• Entering attorney time (firm uses Juris), assisting with billing, and reviewing invoices.
• Preparing Excel spreadsheets, charts, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Ensure attorneys stay on schedule and time is properly captured with regular reminders.
• Working closely with a supportive team that respects experience and professionalism.
WHO WILL THRIVE HERE
• 10+ years of experience as a legal secretary in a law firm.
• Resume showing loyalty and long-term tenure.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Comfortable handling heavy calendaring, detailed travel coordination, and shifting priorities.
• Detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and naturally organized.
• Professional communicator and true team player.
• Willing to work 100% in-office.
• Experience with legal billing systems such as Juris is a plus.
SCHEDULE & BENEFITS
• Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Overtime as needed (paid).
• Parking provided in building parking garage.
• Top salary compensation and bonuses.
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).