Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant - Fast-Paced Dallas Firm

Kaufman Dolowich LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaufman Dolowich LLP's Dallas office is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support across civil matters. The role demands strong organization, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.

The ideal candidate will handle pleadings, e-files, calendar coordination, client communications, and billing support while maintaining confidentiality and delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
• Knowledge of Texas state and federal court filing procedures.
• Strong understanding of litigation terminology, procedures, and document preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with document management and legal practice technologies preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through resolution.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and documents utilizing the Firm's document management systems.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, court appearances, depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Monitor case deadlines and assist in ensuring compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Assist with the preparation of exhibits, witness files, deposition materials, and trial binders.
• Process attorney time entries, expense reports, and assist with billing activities as needed.
• Support attorneys in managing workloads and maintaining accurate case information.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Perform other administrative and litigation support duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

Client communication

Case management

Document preparation

Billing support

Calendar coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

Kaufman Dolowich LLP's Dallas office is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support across civil matters. The role demands strong organization, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.

The ideal candidate will handle pleadings, e-files, calendar coordination, client communications, and billing support while maintaining confidentiality and delivering