Legal Assistant
Ascendion
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Job Description
Title: Legal assistant / Legal secretary
Location: Houston, TX
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide end-to-end litigation support including drafting, proofreading, formatting, and filing legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and court submissions.
- Manage litigation calendars and deadlines, coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and case materials.
- Perform administrative and case management support including e-filing in state and federal courts, maintaining case files, handling attorney calendars, and supporting billing/timekeeping systems.
Qualifications:
- 2-5+ years of litigation legal secretary or paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures, litigation processes, and legal terminology (bankruptcy, commercial, or energy experience preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and legal systems such as iManage, e-filing platforms, and timekeeping/billing tools.
Salary and Other Compensation:
- The annual salary for this position is between $80,000-$100,000 annually, plus bonus. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
About The Company
Ascendion
Ascendion is a leading provider of AI-first software engineering services. Our applied AI, software engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent transformation capabilities accelerate innovation for Global 2000 clients. Ascendion is headquartered in New Jersey. In addition to our remote/hybrid workforce, we have 30 offices across the U.S., India, and Mexico. We are committed to building technology powered by Generative AI with an inclusive workforce, service to our communities, and a vibrant culture. For more information, please go to www.ascendion.com.
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