Legal Secretary The Umeh Law Firm, PLLC Houston, TX Job Details $50,000 - $60,000 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications Practice management software Administrative experience Legal administrative experience Law office experience Typing Productivity software Full Job Description Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we're operating efficiently. You'll assist with the preparation of legal documents and handle all office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.

Compensation:

$50,000 - $60,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department

Qualifications:

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting performing administrative tasks About Company The Umeh Law Firm, PLLC is a Houston-based litigation firm built on breadth and hands-on ownership — our attorneys are licensed across multiple jurisdictions and handle a diverse, active docket spanning commercial litigation, real estate and landlord-tenant disputes, business separations, insurance claims, trademark matters, and sports law. What sets us apart is scale done right: small enough that every team member works directly with clients and sees a case through from filing to resolution, but with a reach and variety of practice areas you'd expect from a much larger firm. It's a place built for people who want real experience and real impact, not a seat in the back office.