Legal Assistant – HOA Real Estate Litigation

Pay: $60000.00 - $80000.00 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

JPC-1045

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must haves: Openings in Austin and Houston. 1 yr litigation support exp.

• Nice to haves:Preferred HOA collections real estate litigation construction defect or civil litigation experience.

• Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no

• Salary Bands:

  • 2 to 3 years relevant experience: $60K to $68K

  • 3 to 5 years relevant experience: $68K to $75K

  • 5 years strong HOA collections litigation or real estate litigation experience: $75K to $80K

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Texas real estate law firm hiring Legal Assistants for Houston and Austin offices. Role supports HOA collections real estate litigation construction defect and civil litigation -office role with potential hybrid flexibility after one year.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Legal Assistant HOA / Real Estate Litigation - Porter Law Firm - JPC 1045 - Source

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• Client job title: Legal Assistant HOA / Real Estate Litigation

• Location: Austin and Houston Texas

• On-site hybrid remote: On-site

• Experience: 1

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Legal Assistant Litigation Legal Assistant Real Estate Legal Assistant HOA Legal Assistant Collections Legal Assistant Civil Litigation Legal Assistant Construction Defect Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Litigation Secretary Paralegal Assistant.

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Houston / Austin Legal assistant. 1 yr litigagion exp.