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Dinsmore is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant at our Louisville, KY location who will support multiple attorneys and/or paralegals in our tort litigation practice group. Responsibilities

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for litigation legal administrative assistant in the United States is $53,753.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $64,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant vs Paralegal?

AspectLitigation Legal Administrative AssistantParalegal
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some may have legal secretary certificationAssociate's degree or paralegal certificate
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, courtsLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
ResponsibilitiesManaging schedules, filing, document preparation, client communicationLegal research, drafting documents, case preparation, assisting attorneys

While both roles support legal teams, Litigation Legal Administrative Assistants focus on administrative tasks like scheduling and document management, whereas Paralegals handle more substantive legal work such as research and drafting. Both roles are essential in legal settings but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,753 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Houston, TX

CornerStone Professional Placement
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$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $80,000-$90,000

If you're an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant or Litigation Legal Secretary looking for sophisticated legal work, a professional team environment, and long-term career stability, this opportunity may be exactly what you're looking for.

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant for an established full-service law firm in Houston, TX. This position plays a key role in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process by preparing legal documents, coordinating court filings, managing attorney calendars and critical deadlines, assisting with discovery, and providing high-level legal administrative support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary or legal administrative assistant who already understands litigation procedures and can step into a busy law firm environment with minimal ramp-up.


Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys handling litigation matters.
  • Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
  • Coordinate court filings and maintain associated filing requirements and deadlines.
  • Manage attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and other scheduled matters.
  • Assist with the preparation and coordination of discovery-related documents and materials.
  • Monitor critical litigation deadlines and help ensure filings and other requirements are completed accurately and on time.
  • Organize and maintain case files, matter-related documents, correspondence, and administrative records.
  • Coordinate meetings, communications, and other administrative needs for assigned attorneys.
  • Provide proactive legal administrative support throughout the litigation process.
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and professionalism.

Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant, Litigation Legal Secretary, or similar legal support professional within a law firm.
  • Strong hands-on experience supporting litigation attorneys and litigation matters.
  • Working knowledge of pleadings, discovery, court filings, calendaring, litigation deadlines, and the overall litigation process.
  • Ability to step into the position with an established foundation of litigation knowledge and work independently with minimal training.
  • Strong legal document preparation, formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced law firm environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience working with legal technology.
  • Demonstrated employment stability and longevity in previous positions strongly preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity
  • Competitive $80,000-$90,000 annual compensation.
  • Direct-hire career opportunity.
  • Established, full-service law firm environment.
  • Opportunity to support experienced attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters.
  • Professional and collaborative team environment.
  • Long-term career opportunity for an experienced litigation support professional.

Additional Details

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday
Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 annually, depending on experience.