Legal Assistant

The Encompass Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Encompass Group in Dallas seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in complex litigation and business matters, with strong state and federal court filing experience.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, filing pleadings, document management, and assisting with billing while maintaining high accuracy and clear communication with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience.
• Experience preparing and filing state and federal court filings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• Experience with NetDocuments (NetDocs).
• Experience with TABS billing software.
• Strong document management and organizational skills.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Receivership experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in litigation, labor & employment, banking, corporate, and business matters
• Prepare, review, and file pleadings and legal documents in state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, and case files
• Coordinate document management and maintain organized case records
• Assist with billing and administrative support functions
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Skills

Legal support experience

MS Office proficiency

Document management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

NetDocuments

TABS billing software

Job description

Join a highly respected law firm in Dallas as a Legal Assistant supporting attorneys in complex litigation and business matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and has strong state and federal court filing experience.

What You'll Do

• Support attorneys in litigation, labor & employment, banking, corporate, and business matters
• Prepare, review, and file pleadings and legal documents in state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, and case files
• Coordinate document management and maintain organized case records
• Assist with billing and administrative support functions
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Practice Areas

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desired:

• Business Litigation
• Employment Litigation
• Banking Litigation & Foreclosures
• Oil & Gas Litigation
• Securities Litigation & Arbitration
• Labor & Employment
• Banking
• Bankruptcy & Receiverships
• Corporate & Business
• Energy
• Securities & Finance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience
• Experience preparing and filing state and federal court filings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Experience with NetDocuments (NetDocs)
• Experience with TABS billing software
• Strong document management and organizational skills
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Receivership experience is a plus, but not required

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work alongside accomplished attorneys on sophisticated matters
• Collaborative and professional law firm environment
• Immediate hiring need with strong growth potential