Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

McCathern is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant with at least five years of experience supporting attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment. The ideal candidate will excel in legal procedures, communication, and multitasking with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading legal documents, managing attorney calendars and deadlines, filing with courts, basic legal research, trial preparation, and assisting with billing.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and staff.
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents (pleadings, contracts, correspondence, discovery).
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
• Maintain and organize case files (electronic and physical).
• File legal documents with courts (e-filing and manual filing) per court rules.
• Coordinate client communications and maintain confidentiality.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather case-related information.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and other litigation support materials.
• Track billable time and assist with billing and invoicing.

Skills

Legal support

Calendar management

Drafting documents

Communication

Tools

E-filing

Billing software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant with at least five years of experience supporting attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of legal procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal staff
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and discovery materials
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, court dates, and deadlines
• Maintain and organize case files (both electronic and physical)
• File legal documents with courts (e-filing and manual filing) in compliance with court rules
• Coordinate client communications and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Conduct basic legal research and gather case-related information
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and other litigation support materials
• Track billable time and assist with billing and invoicing processes

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision