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Job ID#: 43871
we’re hiring: legal assistant (construction defect) | houston, tx (hybrid)
if you’re a legal assistant who’s comfortable in the day-to-day of construction defect litigation (deadlines, discovery, filings, all of it), this could be a great next step. this is a full-time, direct-hire role supporting a busy litigation team in houston (hybrid schedule).
what you’ll be doing
- supporting attorneys on construction defect cases from early case work through trial prep
- drafting/editing correspondence, pleadings, and discovery (using templates + attorney direction)
- managing calendars and staying on top of critical deadlines
- e-filing in state and/or federal court and helping prep hearing/trial materials
- coordinating depositions, subpoenas, records requests, and service
- keeping files organized (electronic and paper) and tracking discovery in/out
- communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, experts, and vendors
- helping with billing/time entry and general matter admin when needed
what we’re looking for
- legal assistant experience supporting litigation (construction defect experience is required)
- someone who’s detail-oriented and genuinely deadline-driven
- e-filing experience and strong formatting/proofreading skills
- solid microsoft office skills (word/outlook/excel) + comfort with document management systems
- professional communication style and good judgment with confidential info
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