legal assistant

Nowak & Stauch, PLLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nowak & Stauch, PLLC in Dallas, TX seeks a full-time on-site legal assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation boutique.

You will prepare, format, and proofread legal documents; manage case files, calendars, and deadlines; coordinate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel; assist with hearings, depositions, and general admin.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys and paralegals in litigation settings.
• Ability to draft, format, e-file pleadings and correspondence.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and courts.
• Proficient in calendar management, file organization, and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, filings, and correspondence.
• Organize case files, maintain calendars, and track deadlines.
• Coordinate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with scheduling hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Perform general administrative tasks and data entry for case readiness.

Skills

Legal support experience

Litigation knowledge

Document preparation

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Company Description

Nowak & Stauch, PLLC is a Dallas-based litigation boutique law firm concentrating on commercial, construction, and real estate litigation, as well as legal malpractice claims. The firm’s attorneys represent clients in complex disputes across a wide range of industries and matters. They are licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Texas, and in the state courts of Colorado, providing broad regional coverage. The firm offers a focused, trial-ready environment where team members work closely with experienced litigators. Individuals joining the firm can expect a professional setting that values precision, integrity, and client service.

Role Description

The legal assistant will provide day-to-day support to attorneys in a full-time, on-site role located in Dallas, TX. Responsibilities include preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, filings, and correspondence, as well as organizing case files, maintaining calendars, and tracking deadlines. The role involves coordinating with courts, clients, and opposing counsel, managing incoming and outgoing communications, and assisting with scheduling and logistics for hearings, depositions, and meetings. The legal assistant will also handle general administrative tasks such as data entry, file management (physical and electronic), and document retrieval to ensure efficient case preparation and firm operations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law-related work, including familiarity with litigation processes and terminology, and experience supporting attorneys and paralegals.
• Demonstrated ability in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, e-filing, and organizing pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
• Proficiency in administrative assistance, including calendar management, file organization, data entry, and use of office software (e.g. microsoft, adobe)