Who is hiring a litigation Legal Assistant in Houston, Texas?
Published on: Aug 6, 2025
An AV-rated civil litigation law firm in Houston, Texas, is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant through Frontline Source Group for a direct hire role supporting an Associate Attorney with filings, trial preparation, calendaring, discovery coordination, and Clio case management, with 2 to 5 years of law firm experience required. The placement is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty and is recruited by Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist. Frontline Source Group has completed 5,619 placements and holds a 5.0-star Trustpilot rating across 683 verified reviews.
What is the Legal Assistant job in Houston?
The client is a highly regarded civil litigation firm established in the mid-1990s with an AV rating, known for personalized legal services and representation in state and federal courts. The Legal Assistant provides comprehensive support to an Associate Attorney, handling litigation and administrative tasks with precision.
What does the Houston Legal Assistant do day to day?
Litigation and trial support
- Assist the Associate Attorney in managing litigation matters and daily administrative duties at the Houston office.
- Ensure timely filings, well-organized case materials, and seamless support during active litigation and trial preparation.
- Coordinate discovery processes.
Calendaring, documents, and case files
- Maintain legal calendars and oversee document preparation.
- Manage case files digitally and in hard copy, using Clio for case management.
Communication and administration
- Communicate professionally and clearly with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
- Provide general legal administrative support as required.
What background does the Legal Assistant need?
Required qualifications:
- 2 to 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar role in a law firm.
- Prior litigation or trial preparation support (highly desirable).
- Proficiency in calendar management, document review, and Clio or similar legal software.
- Strong organization, effective communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred but not required:
- Associate degree or paralegal certificate.
What benefits does the Houston law firm offer?
- Full-time, direct hire role with an established civil litigation firm.
- A generous paid time off policy.
Where is the Legal Assistant job located?
The position is at the firm's office in Houston, Texas. Legal assistants and legal secretaries across the Houston area, including Downtown, the Galleria, Greenway Plaza, Memorial, and the Energy Corridor, are encouraged to apply. Frontline Source Group serves the market through its Houston Galleria office and its Downtown Houston office.
Frontline Source Group Houston Galleria
1980 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1500, Houston, TX 77056
Employers: (713) 960-6300
Candidates: apply online at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html
Who is the recruiter for this Houston legal job?
Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist at Frontline Source Group, leads this search. Cassidy brings 10 plus years of experience in talent acquisition and business development and partners with leadership teams nationwide to recruit professional talent across legal, accounting, finance, human resources, information technology, and operations. She reviews every submission for this role.
Why work with Frontline Source Group on this placement?
Frontline Source Group is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years (2018 to 2026), Forbes Best Executive Recruiting Firms #148 (2026), 9-time ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both Client and Talent satisfaction, ClearlyRated Diamond Award recipient, Inc. 5000 honoree, and Expertise.com Best Staffing Agency. The firm is a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA), has operated since 2004, runs 32 plus offices nationwide, and maintains a 98.94% executive placement retention rate against an industry average of 70 percent. Every direct hire, including this one, is backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day industry standard. Candidates pay nothing to work with Frontline. People. Process. Service.
How do you apply for the Legal Assistant job in Houston?
Apply through the how to apply page. Cassidy Jacobs reviews every submission for this search and contacts qualified candidates directly to discuss the role, the firm, and next steps. Candidates can prepare with Frontline's interview instructions and skills testing resources. Frontline is also recruiting a separate Houston Legal Assistant role in a trusts and estates practice. Learn more about Frontline's legal staffing practice or browse the recent placements page.
Frequently Asked Questions: Litigation Legal Assistant Job in Houston, Texas
Who is hiring a litigation Legal Assistant in Houston, Texas?
A highly regarded civil litigation law firm in Houston, Texas, established in the mid-1990s and holding an AV rating, is hiring a Legal Assistant through Frontline Source Group. The employer name is shared with qualified candidates during the recruiting process led by Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist.
Is the Houston Legal Assistant job full-time and direct hire?
Yes. This is a full-time, direct hire position with the law firm, and it is backed by Frontline Source Group's 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day industry standard.
Who does the Legal Assistant support?
The Legal Assistant supports an Associate Attorney, handling litigation matters and daily administrative duties at the firm's Houston office.
What does the Houston litigation Legal Assistant do?
The Legal Assistant ensures timely filings and organized case materials, supports active litigation and trial preparation, maintains legal calendars, oversees document preparation, coordinates discovery, manages case files in Clio, and communicates professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
How much experience does the Legal Assistant role require?
The role requires 2 to 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar position in a law firm. Prior litigation or trial preparation support is highly desirable.
Is Clio experience required?
Proficiency with Clio or similar legal software is expected, along with calendar management, document review, and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Do I need a paralegal certificate for this job?
No. An associate degree or a paralegal certificate is preferred but not required.
What kind of law firm is hiring?
The client is a civil litigation firm established in the mid-1990s with an AV rating, known for personalized legal services and representation in state and federal courts.
What benefits come with the Houston Legal Assistant job?
The firm offers a generous paid time off policy. Additional compensation and benefit details are shared during the confidential screening conversation.
Who is the recruiter for this Houston legal job?
Cassidy Jacobs, Senior Executive Staffing Specialist at Frontline Source Group, leads this search. She brings 10 plus years of talent acquisition experience recruiting across legal, accounting, finance, human resources, and operations. Her bio is at frontlinesourcegroup.com/cassidy-jacobs-professional-staffing-agency.html.
How do I apply for the Legal Assistant job in Houston?
Apply through Frontline Source Group's how to apply page at frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. Cassidy Jacobs contacts qualified candidates directly to discuss the role, the firm, and next steps.
Are there other Legal Assistant openings in Houston?
Yes. Frontline Source Group is also recruiting a full-time Legal Assistant for a trusts and estates practice in Houston, listed at frontlinesourcegroup.com/placement-legal-assistant-houston-tx-2.html. More legal openings are described at frontlinesourcegroup.com/legal-staffing.html.
