Legal Assistant - Spanish Bilingual
wcl groupHouston, TX
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Legal Assistant - Spanish Bilingual
Occupations
Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsParalegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All Other$26-32/hour
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CLIENT HIGHLIGHT The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US.
LOCATION Houston, Texas.
COMPENSATION $26-32/hour.
SCHEDULE Rotational roster 5/40. No international travel.
CONTRACT TERM 1-year contract with a likelihood of extension/conversion to full-time.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reports to the client's Legal Services team. Provides administrative and business support with a high level of independence, initiative, discretion, accuracy, and attention to detail. Broader than traditional admin support: anticipates needs before being asked, drives action items to closure across a global organization, and keeps the supported attorneys fully prepared for every meeting, decision, and engagement. Confidentiality is crucial.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Calendar, Travel & Time Management Own Outlook calendars; schedule and coordinate meetings, activities, and special functions across time zones
Use judgment on where attorneys' time adds the most value: protect priority time, resolve competing requests without escalation, rebuild schedules after disruptions
Prioritize urgent items and follow up to meet deadlines
Coordinate domestic and international travel with international law groups; track passports, visas, immunizations, and ETAs
Assemble briefing materials and pre-reads (why the meeting matters, what decision is needed)
Track business and travel expenses; submit monthly expense reports
Make informed decisions on priorities and urgency when quick turnaround is needed
Executive Communications Compose messages and replies for the attorneys; handle sensitive and privileged material with discretion
Coordinate with assistants of other leaders so schedules, materials, and messaging stay aligned
Records, Digital Tools & Special Projects Maintain leadership documents in iManage so records stay complete, current, and easy to retrieve
Use the client's digital tools (Microsoft 365, Copilot, SharePoint, Workday, Power BI, Forms, Power Automate) to streamline work, build reusable templates, and improve how the attorneys operate
Maintain SharePoint sites, pages, document libraries, lists, collaboration spaces, and knowledge resources
Support process improvements through forms, trackers, workflows, repositories, and self-service resources
Support documentation, training, and adoption of approved tools; use approved AI tools responsibly
Document, Meeting & Program Support Draft, format, and revise spreadsheets, documents, and presentations under strict deadlines
Coordinate logistics, agendas, and materials for meetings, conferences, and special functions
Follow through on deadlines and follow up proactively
Support programs and initiatives: participant lists, meeting schedules, tracking documents, training materials, showcase sessions
Assist with other duties and special projects; work closely with other legal and executive assistants
ASSIGNMENT DELIVERABLES Administrative and business support to Legal Services: calendar and meeting coordination, travel support, document preparation, action tracking, records management, and special projects. Use Microsoft 365 and approved digital tools to improve efficiency. Maintain confidentiality and accuracy.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years (requisition lists 5-7) supporting executive-level management as a legal assistant, executive assistant, administrative support, or related professional
Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
Maintains high confidentiality; works with initiative and independence
Works without direction, anticipates needs, owns outcomes rather than tasks
Strong interpersonal skills; works with all levels of management
Adapts to diverse work groups; calm under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication, including drafting and editing for an executive
Prioritizes and meets deadlines under changing circumstances; multi-tasks
Strong organization and attention to detail; completes tasks under tight deadlines
Solves problems and decides quickly with good judgment
Advanced Microsoft 365: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint
Willing and able to learn new technologies and apply digital tools
Experience coordinating international travel and working across time zones
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Supporting a senior executive in a corporate legal department or law firm; familiar with privileged material
Coordinating a global leadership team's operating rhythm: agendas, pre-reads, executive reporting, action tracking
Maintaining or supporting SharePoint sites, pages, libraries, lists, navigation, or workspaces
iManage, Workday, Power BI, DocuSign, Team Connect, CTREX, or comparable systems
Process improvement, user adoption, knowledge management, or technology-enabled processes
Using approved AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve productivity
Supporting legal, corporate, compliance, or professional services teams
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$26-32/hour
Experience level
Mid
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
yesterday
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