Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant – Tax Controversy

Wegman Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegman Partners in Dallas seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals handling complex tax controversy and white-collar defense matters. This role provides high-level legal and administrative support for criminal tax investigations and related civil tax controversies.

The ideal candidate will have substantial litigation experience, excellent organization, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion, working closely with a dedicated

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with litigation experience.
• Experience supporting white collar criminal defense, tax controversy, or complex litigation matters strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro, including Bates labeling and document redaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and deadlines, including subpoenas and court filings.
• Monitor federal court dockets via PACER and CM/ECF; file and serve documents.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal filings and correspondence.
• Coordinate client document collection and government productions with logs.
• Maintain discovery materials, privilege logs, and case materials in e‑discovery systems.
• Arrange for client interviews, proffers, and government meetings.
• Assist with pretrial and trial preparation, including exhibits.
• Track time entries, expenses, and billing correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard privileged information.

Skills

Litigation experience

White collar defense

Tax controversy

E-discovery

PACER/CM-ECF

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Attention to detail

Discretion

Tools

PACER

CM/ECF

Document management systems

Job description

Wegman Partners in Dallas seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals handling complex tax controversy and white-collar defense matters. This role provides high-level legal and administrative support for criminal tax investigations and related civil tax controversies.

The ideal candidate will have substantial litigation experience, excellent organization, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion, working closely with a dedicated