Legal Assistant

Freeman Law, PLLC; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Frisco, Texas, is seeking a legal assistant to aid attorneys in tax litigation matters. The role includes conducting research, maintaining case files, and assisting with trials and hearings. The ideal candidate should possess experience as a legal litigation assistant, be knowledgeable in MS Office and legal technology, and demonstrate outstanding time-management skills. Additional responsibilities involve administrative tasks such as organizing files and drafting correspondence. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal litigation assistant is essential.
• Familiarity with MS Office and legal technology is required.
• Strong time-management and typing skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in tax litigation matters.
• Conduct research and enter data.
• Maintain case files and prepare exhibits.
• Assist with hearings and trials as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks including copying, scanning, and organizing files.

Skills

Experience as a legal litigation assistant

Knowledge of MS Office and legal technology

Outstanding time-management skills

Ability to multitask

Ability to work overtime

Calendaring

Job description

Freeman Law is seeking applicants for a position as a legal assistant. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of tax litigation matters. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, entering data, scheduling, maintaining case files, preparing exhibits, assisting with hearings and trials, and other tasks. This position will entail various responsibilities, including copying/scanning, organizing files, administrative tasks, drafting letters and correspondence, sorting mail, faxes, and other correspondence, and tasks requested by attorneys or management, and will report to the firm's manager.The office is located in Frisco, Texas.

Skills

• Experience as a legal litigation assistant
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone, etc)
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills
• Ability to multitask and be comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Calendaring