Legal Assistant

Addison Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance after 60 days

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our client’s litigation team in Dallas, TX. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Contract-to-hire position with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm; compensation of $28–$34 per hour. Benefits after 60 days on contract include dental, vision, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Prior law firm experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to legal research or case management software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and multitasking skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain case calendars, including scheduling depositions, hearings, and deadlines months in advance.
• Review, organize, and categorize incoming legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Prepare and track case files to ensure accuracy and timeliness throughout the litigation process.
• Provide administrative and litigation support for a team of attorneys, assisting with projects as needed.
• Maintain discretion and accuracy while handling sensitive and confidential information.

Skills

Legal support experience

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case management software

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Dallas, TX

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Type of Employment: Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $28/hr - $34/hr

Industry: Legal Services

Benefits: Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance after 60 days on contract

Job Description

Addison Group is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our client’s litigation team in Dallas. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain case calendars, including scheduling depositions, hearings, and deadlines months in advance
• Review, organize, and categorize incoming legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Prepare and track case files to ensure accuracy and timeliness throughout the litigation process
• Provide administrative and litigation support for a team of attorneys, assisting with projects as needed
• Maintain discretion and accuracy while handling sensitive and confidential information

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant
• Prior law firm experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to legal research or case management software is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and multitasking skills
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred, but not required

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.