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Senior Legal Secretary (Houston)

Robert Half, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Senior Legal Secretary:

A well-established corporate litigation firm in downtown Houston is seeking

an experienced Litigation Secretary / Paralegal hybrid

to join their team. This is a

direct-hire, in-office role (M–F, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, paid parking)

created due to a long-planned retirement and continued growth. This firm has been highly selective in its search and is seeking a

career litigation professional

with longevity, strong technical skills, and the ability to contribute immediately with minimal training.

About the Role Support 3–4 attorneys within a 12-attorney litigation group Prepare, format, and finalize pleadings, motions, and discovery E-file at both state and federal levels Maintain litigation calendars and manage deadlines Bill both personal time and attorney time accurately Contribute billable hours (hybrid role; paralegals do not have a strict billable metric but may receive discretionary bonuses)

What They’re Looking For 5+ years of general civil/corporate litigation experience (3 years minimum tenure per role) Proven longevity —

no job hoppers Experience billing time and supporting multiple attorneys Strong state and federal e-filing background Corporate/complex litigation experience strongly preferred Able to step in with little to no training Personal injury experience will not translate

Compensation & Benefits $75,000–$100,000 DOE

(heavily dependent on paralegal-level skill set) Hourly position Medical insurance fully paid by the firm Dental & Vision coverage

Firm Culture Highly collaborative, team-oriented (“hive mind” environment) Work-focused and professional Open-door policy among attorneys Attorney assignments are expected to remain stable but may shift as needed