We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to join an onsite legal team in Houston, Texas, supporting a busy real estate and corporate transaction practice. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, deadline-sensitive setting and can keep complex deal documentation organized from due diligence through closing. The role calls for someone who can coordinate effectively with attorneys, internal teams, and business partners to help transactions move forward smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the structure and upkeep of virtual data rooms, ensuring due diligence and transaction files are accurate, current, and easy to access.<br>• Partner with attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders to collect, monitor, and upload required materials related to active deals and legal requests.<br>• Prepare and organize legal forms, supporting records, and transaction documents under attorney guidance for corporate and real estate matters.<br>• Manage document execution workflows by circulating signature pages, tracking approvals, and confirming completion of closing packages.<br>• Monitor key transaction milestones, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep closing timelines on schedule.<br>• Coordinate the transmission of signed documents and legal materials through courier services, overnight delivery, or electronic methods as needed.<br>• Review closing files for completeness and consistency so final records are properly assembled and maintained.<br>• Provide day-to-day transactional and administrative support connected to real estate activities and broader corporate legal work.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support legal staff in a fast-paced office environment. This long-term contract position requires someone who can keep legal documents organized, manage deadlines with precision, and ensure filings are completed accurately and on time. The ideal candidate is highly dependable, communicates clearly, and is comfortable handling administrative and case-related support responsibilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, format, and submit legal documents through electronic filing systems while ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.<br>• Maintain calendars by coordinating hearings, meetings, appointments, and other time-sensitive commitments.<br>• Transcribe dictated notes, correspondence, and legal materials into clear and accurate documents.<br>• Track filing dates, court deadlines, and case milestones to help keep matters moving efficiently.<br>• Organize, update, and manage legal files, records, and related documentation for easy retrieval and accuracy.<br>• Communicate with courts, clients, and internal team members in a timely manner regarding scheduling and document status.<br>• Review documents for completeness, formatting consistency, and proper submission requirements before filing.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support to legal staff, including document handling, correspondence, and case coordination.
We are looking for a Trial Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced litigation practice. This role focuses on coordinating high-volume administrative and case-related work, preparing court-ready materials, and keeping matters organized across multiple deadlines and venues. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong working relationships with clients, counsel, and internal teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate attorney schedules, track key litigation dates, and help ensure court deadlines are recorded accurately and met on time.<br>• Draft, edit, and finalize a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery materials, correspondence, and internal memoranda.<br>• Handle filing and service activities for matters in state, federal, appellate, and arbitration forums, including electronic submissions and delivery coordination when needed.<br>• Review documents for formatting, completeness, and procedural compliance before distribution, filing, or service to outside parties.<br>• Support case administration by opening new matters, initiating conflict checks, and maintaining organized electronic and physical files throughout the matter lifecycle.<br>• Assist with meeting logistics, case-related projects, and day-to-day administrative needs for multiple attorneys and legal team members.<br>• Use online legal resources to locate cases and conduct basic legal research in support of attorney requests.<br>• Maintain trusted working relationships with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and staff while safeguarding confidential information at all times.