Hybrid Legal Assistant: Admin & Case Support

Lydecker; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance – Cigna

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k after one year

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work hours

Commuter benefits

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Lydecker is seeking a Legal Assistant in Dallas, TX for a hybrid role supporting a defense litigation practice. Entry level applicants are welcome, with opportunities to gain experience in the legal field.

The position emphasizes calendar management, e-filing, document organization, and coordination with attorneys, clients, and courts. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Clio is beneficial, with competitive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; Microsoft products preferred
• Be self-motivated and a self-starter
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, professional interaction with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and team members
• Detail-oriented with accuracy proofing and editing of legal documents
• Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by attorneys
• Associate or Bachelor degree a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, counsel, and other relevant parties
• Support attorneys by performing administrative duties such as maintaining calendars, managing hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics
• Support attorneys by e-filing documents in state or federal court as needed
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient reference and retrieval (we use Clio)
• Act as a liaison between trial teams and external parties, ensuring collaboration and information exchange
• Track case progress, deadlines, and client information
• Draft basic pleadings under supervision
• Prepare responses to discovery requests as needed
• Assist with mediation or trial preparation
• Familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; Clio experience a plus

Skills

Basic computer skills

Self-motivated

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor degree a plus

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Lydecker is seeking a Legal Assistant in Dallas, TX for a hybrid role supporting a defense litigation practice. Entry level applicants are welcome, with opportunities to gain experience in the legal field.

The position emphasizes calendar management, e-filing, document organization, and coordination with attorneys, clients, and courts. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Clio is beneficial, with competitive benefits and a supportive team environment.