Legal Assistant
Kennedys Law
Houston, TX · Posted November 5, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for manufacturing and industrial jobs887 openings · of 100
- #1Best cities for energy and utilities jobs704 openings · of 27
- #1Cities hosting the most energy & utilities conferences11 conferences · of 15
- #2Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southwest481 jobs · of 38
- #2Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southwest1,018 openings · of 33
- #2Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southwest74 / 100 · of 15
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- Best cities for legal jobs #1 New York (854 openings)
- Best cities for legal pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($238k)
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About the job
Kennedys is seeking a Legal Assistant/Secretary to join its Houston office. Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in insurance defense/coverage litigation, and will assist attorneys wi