Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant - On-site in Dallas

Jobot; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 80.000 - 97.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Downtown parking

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobot partners with a Dallas-based full-service firm to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant (Commercial). The role supports attorneys with a heavy docket, coordinates related office activities, and handles pleadings, discovery, and calendar management.

Reports to HR and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Requirements include knowledge of civil procedure in Texas, 80+ wpm typing, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat, and iManage.

Competenze

• Knowledge of civil procedure and e-filing in Texas state and federal courts
• Accuracy in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Typing speed 80+ wpm and strong computer skills (scanning/e-filing)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat, and a document management system, with attention to tables of authorities
• Excellent spelling, proofreading, organization, time management and communication skills
• Self-starter who anticipates needs, solves problems, and requires minimal supervision
• Occasional early morning, evening, or weekend overtime as needed

Mansioni

• Calendar deadlines and court dates; file and serve documents in state and federal courts
• Prepare, edit, and format pleadings, summonses, complaints, motions, subpoenas, and legal correspondence
• Open new matters and organize and maintain electronic litigation files
• Manage assigned attorneys' calendars, including travel, depositions, hearings, and trial dates
• Assist attorneys with preparing for meetings, hearings, and trials
• Process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests
• Enter attorney time and assist with monthly client billing
• Work with attorneys, staff, clients, and vendors to complete daily tasks and build positive working relationships

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Self-starter

Deadline-driven

Typing 80+ wpm

Strumenti

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Acrobat

iManage

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobot partners with a Dallas-based full-service firm to hire a Litigation Legal Assistant (Commercial). The role supports attorneys with a heavy docket, coordinates related office activities, and handles pleadings, discovery, and calendar management.

Reports to HR and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Requirements include knowledge of civil procedure in Texas, 80+ wpm typing, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat, and iManage.