Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary - Family Law 69862
Our client, a busy and well-established family law firm in Galveston County, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. This is a key support role within a small firm environment where organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail are essential.
The firm maintains a high-volume caseload (approximately 150–170 active cases). While the attorney handles the majority of drafting, the Legal Secretary plays a critical role in keeping the day-to-day operations of the practice running smoothly and ensuring deadlines and logistics are handled without error.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative and case support to the attorney and paralegal
- Manage calendaring, docketing, and scheduling for hearings, mediations, and trials
- Coordinate communications with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
- Assist with discovery organization and tracking deadlines
- Prepare, format, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
- Organize and maintain both electronic and physical case files
- Ensure all deadlines, settings, and case activity are accurately tracked
Technology
- WordPerfect
- FormBuilder (similar to ProDoc)
- Outlook
- Excel
Qualifications
- Prior family law experience preferred
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- High level of accuracy, efficiency, and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Professional communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Work Environment
This is a demanding, high-volume practice with little room for error. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a structured environment with high expectations.
The firm has a strong, collaborative team in place, offering a supportive environment for someone who can keep pace and contribute effectively.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Health insurance
- Retirement benefits