Hybrid Litigation Legal Assistant | Trial Prep & Filings

LHH; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid employee medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

16 PTO days first two years

11 paid holidays

Paid parking

Job summary

LHH in Dallas is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a well-established law firm. This role offers hybrid scheduling with three days in the office and two remote, supporting state and federal litigation, including filings, calendaring, deadlines, pleadings, and trial preparation.

You will work closely with attorneys, manage calendars, draft and file documents, organize case files, and help with trial exhibits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm handling state and federal litigation.
• Proficiency with court filings in state and federal courts.
• Strong knowledge of litigation calendaring and deadline management.
• Experience drafting pleadings and document shells.
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and prioritize assignments.
• Collaborative, flexible, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts.
• Draft, format, and proofread pleadings and other legal documents.
• Create pleading shells and filing packages.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and case schedules.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, and binders.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Coordinate court communications and scheduling; assist with new matter openings and conflict checks.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and outside parties.
• Provide additional litigation and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court filings

Calendaring

Pleadings

Document shells

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Relativity

ProLaw

iManage

Job description

LHH in Dallas is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a well-established law firm. This role offers hybrid scheduling with three days in the office and two remote, supporting state and federal litigation, including filings, calendaring, deadlines, pleadings, and trial preparation.

You will work closely with attorneys, manage calendars, draft and file documents, organize case files, and help with trial exhibits.