Legal Assistant – HOA / Real Estate Litigation

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing Texas real estate law firm with strong momentum in HOA, property owners association, construction defect, and litigation matters
• Work directly with experienced attorneys on meaningful, active cases involving real estate, community association, and civil litigation issues
• Be part of a collaborative, approachable team that values organization, responsiveness, and excellent client service
• Strong opportunity for long-term growth, with potential hybrid flexibility after one year based on performance
• Competitive compensation based on experience, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Location: This is an in-office role based in either our Houston or Austin office, with potential hybrid flexibility after one year for employees in good standing.

Note: Prior legal assistant experience is required. HOA, collections, litigation, real estate litigation, construction defect, or civil litigation experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a well-established Texas law firm focused on real estate, HOA, construction defect, business, and civil litigation matters. Our team is known for being responsive, strategic, and client-focused, while maintaining a collaborative and professional office environment.

Job Description

• Provide direct legal and administrative support to attorneys handling HOA, real estate, collections, construction defect, and civil litigation matters
• Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Manage court filings, including e-filing in Texas courts
• Maintain case files, organize documents, and track deadlines
• Calendar hearings, mediations, depositions, inspections, discovery deadlines, and trial-related dates
• Assist with discovery, document production, and case preparation
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, experts, and internal team members
• Help attorneys keep matters organized, moving forward, and client-ready
• Support a busy litigation practice with attention to detail, urgency, and professionalism

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience preferred
• Experience in HOA, collections, real estate litigation, construction defect, civil litigation, or related legal work preferred
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, deadlines, and legal document formatting
• Experience with e-filing and legal calendaring
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Reliable, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work well in a team environment

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will join a respected real estate-focused law firm with a strong Texas presence
• You will work on interesting litigation and HOA matters that directly impact clients and communities
• You will be part of a team that values clear communication, professionalism, and practical legal solutions
• You will have the opportunity to grow with a firm that rewards reliability, initiative, and strong performance
• You will work in a professional but approachable environment with experienced attorneys and staff

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance