Open Positions

Susman Godfrey has an opening for an Administrative Assistant in the Houston office. This role is strategically designed as a direct career path toward becoming a Legal Secretary.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining and updating Outlook contacts, revising and editing documents, file organization, light accounting, coordinating travel and other administrative responsibilities.

Successful candidates must be detail-oriented, have superior organizational skills, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines, have excellent writing and communication skills, exercise good judgment, possess a team player attitude, and have the flexibility to work after hours when needed.

Qualified candidates will have a 4-year college degree. Some experience in a prior legal setting is preferred. At least one to two years of work experience in an office environment. Other requirements include a strong computer proficiency in MS 365; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Professional.

Please submit resumes to careers@susmangodfrey.com.

Susman Godfrey is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our accounting team. This position reports directly to the Controller and works closely with our accounting team to ensure our firm’s expenditures are handled timely, accurately and in accordance with firm policy and practice. The successful candidate will thrive in a team environment and understands the importance of internal and external client service.  Currently a hybrid 3 days in office with 2 days remote schedule, subsequent to initial 90 days. 

Please send resumes to lking@susmangodfrey.com.

Susman Godfrey has an opening for a Legal Secretary in its downtown Houston office. Qualified candidates will have complex commercial litigation experience with stable job history. Skilled in ECF filing, docket calendaring, and litigation procedures is required. Experience with managing federal court cases is a plus. Must have superior communication and organizational abilities, be a self-starter and detail-oriented, have an enthusiastic and energetic team attitude, and able to work extended hours when necessary. Poise and the ability to thrive in a challenging environment is essential. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft 365 and Adobe.

Please send resumes to careers@susmangodfrey.com.

Susman Godfrey, a national litigation boutique, is seeking full-time staff attorneys for our Houston office. The staff attorney 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. The position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits and has significant remote-work flexibility.

Send resumes in pdf form to arynearson@susmangodfrey.com.

Susman Godfrey has an opening for a legal secretary in the New York City office located at 1301 Avenue of the Americas (6^th Ave).  Qualified candidates will have litigation experience with stable job history. Skilled in ECF filing, docket calendaring, and litigation procedures are required. Experience with managing federal court cases is a plus. Must have superior communication and organizational abilities, be a self-starter and detail-oriented, have an enthusiastic and energetic team attitude, and able to work extended hours when necessary. Poise and the ability to thrive in a challenging environment is essential. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft 365 Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Competitive salary and benefits. Range is $62 – $100K DOE and qualifications. 

Please send resumes to careers@susmangodfrey.com.