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McLaurin Law

Legal Assistant

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  • Full Time
  • $19 - $25/hour
  • Houston, TX
February 12, 2026 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Full-Time

We’re a fast-growing law firm that helps people when insurance companies refuse to pay what they owe. We’re looking for an organized, dependable Legal Assistant with 1-2 years of legal experience (strongly preferred to have litigation experience). We are seeking someone who wants to learn and grow with a strong team.

What you’ll do
  • Scan, label, and save documents into the correct digital file (paperless office)

  • Receive and log mail, deliveries, and packages

  • Answer phones and emails professionally; help schedule client calls and meetings

  • Help prepare letters and emails using templates (training provided)

  • Organize case files so attorneys have what they need for court and meetings

  • Assist with e-filing/e-service (training provided)

  • Update basic tracking spreadsheets and case notes (leads, appointments, referral sources, etc.)

What we’re looking for
  • Reliable and on time; ready to work in-office during business hours. A hybrid role can be discussed if you are in good standing after 3 months of employment

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow steps and check your work

  • Comfortable with computers and learning new software

  • Clear, professional communication (phone, email, and in-person)

Helpful: 2+ years experience as a receptionist, file clerk, office assistant, admin assistant, or legal assistant/secretary.

Tools we use

PCs, Microsoft OneDrive, and Clio (or similar systems), AI. If you’ve used similar tools, great—if not, we’ll train.

Education

High school diploma/GED required. College or additional training is a plus.

Pay and growth

We invest in our people. Strong performance can lead to bonuses, higher pay, and more responsibility.

Apply today!

Salary
  • $19 - $25/hour


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