ARC Litigation Lead Legal Assistant

Cozen O'Connor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join the Attorney Resource Center (ARC). The ARC provides centralized, high‑quality support to attorneys across practice groups and client matters.

The Legal Assistant will manage a varied workflow with accuracy, efficiency, and strong service orientation, building trusted relationships with attorneys and taking ownership from receipt to completion.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with professional interaction with attorneys, clients, staff, courts, and vendors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; strong document-processing skills.
• Experience with electronic document management systems; iManage experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Texas, surrounding jurisdictions, and Federal Court Rules; willingness to learn others.
• Five to ten years of legal or related experience, including litigation support.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and transcribe legal documents via BigHand or other sources.
• Prepare and manage documents for electronic filing; ensure court requirements are met.
• Enter critical dates into the Firm's docketing system.
• Prepare new client and matter documentation, engagement letters, invoices, and other materials.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, meetings, and related logistics.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and hotel reservations.
• Maintain electronic and paper client and office files in the document management system.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and vendors by phone and email.
• Perform accurate data entry for client and attorney information; time, etc.
• Provide document production and administrative support (copying, printing, scanning, mailing, assembling).
• Review all work for completeness and accuracy before delivery.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines, communicate status promptly, escalate risks as needed.
• Support colleagues and ensure balanced workflow across ARC.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Word & Outlook

Attention to detail

Document management

Time management

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

iManage

Job description

Cozen O’Connor is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join the Attorney Resource Center (ARC). The ARC provides centralized, high‑quality support to attorneys across practice groups and client matters.

The Legal Assistant will manage a varied workflow with accuracy, efficiency, and strong service orientation, building trusted relationships with attorneys and taking ownership from receipt to completion.