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Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant
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The Watts Law Firm, P.C.
Houston, TX (In Person)
$57,200 Salary, Full-Time
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Legal Assistant We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide critical support to attorneys in commercial litigation, ensuring smooth case management and efficient office operations. Responsibilities
- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence.
- File documents with Texas state and federal courts through e-filing systems.
- Manage calendars: schedule hearings, depositions, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Coordinate with clients, courts, and process servers.
- Organize and maintain case files (both electronic and physical).
- Assist in hearing and trial preparation (exhibit binders, witness lists, jury charges, etc.).
- Conduct basic legal research under attorney supervision.
- Track deadlines under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules. Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role in Texas.
- Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and court filing requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and e-filing systems.
- Excellent grammar, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Experience in commercial litigation.
- Experience with formatting and responding to discovery.