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Susman Godfrey, a national trial firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary for our New York office. The Legal Secretary provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of correspondence, pleadings, and other case‑related documents. This role manages complex tasks such as court e‑filings, docket calendaring, time entry, billing assistance, and the organization of both electronic and physical files. It also involves coordinating attorney schedules, arranging travel, maintaining firm records, and facilitating deadlines through proactive communication and task management. Success in this position requires strong multitasking abilities, exceptional attention to detail, proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $90,000 – $115,000 per year
This range represents the firm’s good faith estimate of base compensation for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume in PDF format to [email protected].
 

Susman Godfrey, a national trial firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary for our Los Angeles office. The Legal Secretary provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of correspondence, pleadings, and other case‑related documents. This role manages complex tasks such as court e‑filings, docket calendaring, time entry, billing assistance, and the organization of both electronic and physical files. It also involves coordinating attorney schedules, arranging travel, maintaining firm records, and facilitating deadlines through proactive communication and effective task management.  Success in this position requires 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience, exceptional attention to detail, proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The role also requires the flexibility and willingness to travel for trials, arbitrations, and hearings.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $100,000 – $115,000 per year
This range represents the firm’s good faith estimate of base compensation for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume in PDF format to [email protected].
 

Susman Godfrey, a national trial firm, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for our Seattle office.  The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to administration, paralegals, and legal secretaries to ensure smooth daily office operations.  The Administrative Assistant role within our firm serves as a foundational position and a pipeline for career advancement opportunities as these individuals are trained and well-positioned to transition into other key positions within the firm.  Responsibilities include document editing, file management, time entry, expense submissions, light accounting, travel coordination, and maintaining Outlook contacts. The position requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. The ideal candidate has a clear interest in advancing into a legal secretary, paralegal or other operational support role within the firm. The individual must communicate well, exercise sound judgment, work effectively as part of a team, and be available to work after hours when needed.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $55,000 – $60,000 per year
This range represents the firm’s good faith estimate of base compensation for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits and Other Compensation

Susman Godfrey offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Paid holidays and paid parental leave
• Paid time off/employee leave
• Parking or transportation allowance
• Firm recognition programs, including Employee-of-the-Year and Ten-Year Service Awards

Additional details regarding benefits and eligibility will be provided during the hiring process.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume in PDF format to [email protected].
 

Susman Godfrey, a national trial firm, is seeking an E-Filing Specialist for our New York Office.  The E‑Filing Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently filing legal documents across federal, state, and appellate courts while ensuring strict compliance with court rules and deadlines. This role supports attorneys and litigation teams by managing electronic filings, coordinating service‑of‑process, and maintaining organized, rule‑compliant documentation. Success in the position requires strong communication, exceptional attention to detail, the ability to work independently under pressure, and proficiency with various e‑filing platforms and legal software. The specialist must stay current on court procedures, troubleshoot filing issues, and contribute to continuous process improvements while maintaining accurate records and supporting team operations.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $90,000 – $115,000 per year
This range represents the firm’s good faith estimate of base compensation for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume in PDF format to [email protected].

Susman Godfrey, a national trial firm, is seeking full-time staff attorneys for our Houston office. The staff attorneys will work under the direction of our lawyers, and will work primarily on discovery and document review projects, as well as other tasks, including legal research, as needed on cases.  The ideal candidate will have solid academic credentials (equivalent to the top half of the class at University of Texas School of Law). Prior experience working with electronic document review platforms is helpful. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas. Law school GPA must be included.

COMPENSATION

The position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits and has significant remote-work flexibility.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Send resumes in pdf form to [email protected].