Legal Secretary

Job Details: Job Location: 100 CONGRESS AVENUE SUITE 1300 - AUSTIN, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Legal Secretary — Armbrust & Brown, PLLC

Location: Austin, TX 78701 (In-Office) Job Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, occasional weekends as needed

About the Role

Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, a well-established Austin law firm handling litigation, real estate, and governmental law matters, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support our Real Estate and Municipal Utility District (MUD) attorney teams. This position delivers excellent work and superior service to the Firm's attorneys and clients through highly efficient, effective, and professional support in a fast-paced legal environment.

What You'll Do

Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to attorneys on the Real Estate and MUD teams
Make travel arrangements; answer phones; manage incoming and outgoing mail; coordinate courier and overnight deliveries
Maintain attorney calendars and contact lists; establish and maintain deadline reminder systems; schedule appointments; reserve conference rooms; organize and coordinate meetings
Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize correspondence, forms, and legal documents; draft routine documents; transcribe attorney dictation
Correspond with title companies; use BEC calendars to track closings as needed
Use DeedPro to review field notes and surveys for errors
Assist with contract reviews and closing processes; prepare closing binders, documents, and portfolios
Use Microsoft Office, Litera Compare, Foxit, NetDocs, and other software to prepare, revise, format, and finalize complex practice-specific documents; ensure accuracy and correct formatting
Open, maintain, and organize client and matter files; maintain secure filing systems and track file custody
Conduct periodic file reviews; prepare files for off-site storage; maintain accurate indexing of closed files
Maintain good public relations with clients
Review and organize legal documents; maintain document-management systems, including BEC and MatterLink
Support MUD paralegals by updating calendars, sending reminders, drafting and revising minutes, and e-recording documents
Coordinate MUD board meetings; send quorum emails; draft, revise, and finalize board minutes; track attendance and ensure quorum requirements are met
Enter, proofread, and edit attorney time entries in Orion and on proforma bills; communicate with clients as needed to support billing efforts
Prepare time-entry summaries; proof billing sheets
E-file documents with county offices; retrieve documents from various courts and government databases
Assist other secretaries as needed; organize and prioritize workload to support Firm and client goals; foster cooperative, professional working relationships
Support colleagues during absences or high-volume periods and assist with overflow tasks
Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions and document handling, including matters involving the attorney-client relationship
Work occasional overtime as required and comply with all Firm policies

Qualifications: What You Bring

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required; college preferred
3–5 years of legal administrative experience preferred
Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a law firm environment preferred
Experience with MUD, real estate, or transactional work is a plus
Notary Public certification preferred

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience with Litera Compare, Foxit, Adobe, NetDocs, and similar tools preferred
Ability to type 70+ WPM accurately
Strong document formatting, redlining, and version-control skills
Familiarity with time-entry and billing systems (Orion preferred)

Professional Skills

Proven aptitude to learn new software applications quickly
Strong proficiency in grammar, proofreading, and transcription
Takes initiative to complete projects and proactively support team needs
Exercises discretion with confidential and sensitive information; uses sound judgment when prioritizing the Firm's needs
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
Ability to provide a high level of customer service and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work overtime, after hours, or on weekends when needed
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations
Works well under pressure and adapts quickly to changing priorities

Other Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Occasional overtime required
Reliable, in-person attendance in our Austin office (relocation to Austin, TX 78701 required prior to start, if applicable)

Work Environment

Professional office environment with standard office equipment, tasks, and responsibilities.

Physical Demands

Standard office activities; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Armbrust & Brown, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Note to Agencies: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. Please do not contact us regarding this posting.