Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation

Cerami Search Group; Dallas (TX); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid parking or public transportation

Three weeks of paid vacation annually,

10 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) employer"

Resumo da vaga

Cerami Search Group in Dallas is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys handling commercial litigation, business disputes, and class actions.

Hybrid opportunity in uptown Dallas. You will manage calendars, filings, document prep, and client communications while helping attorneys meet deadlines and maintain high levels of service.

Qualificações

• 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm, preferably supporting litigation.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, terminology, and court filing processes.
• Experience with state and federal e-filing.
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially Word and Outlook.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents, pleadings, and court filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and other litigation events.
• Coordinate electronic court filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with discovery coordination, document organization, and litigation file management.
• Maintain deadlines, docket calendars, and case-related schedules.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports, and client communications.
• Organize electronic documents and materials for depositions and trial prep.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other firm professionals.
• Provide general administrative support and anticipate attorneys' needs.

Conhecimentos

Highly organized

Excellent communication

Proactive team-oriented

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Electronic filing / e-filing

Descrição da vaga

An established uptown Dallas law firm is seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Assistant to support a team of accomplished attorneys handling complex commercial litigation, business disputes, and class action matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a polished, proactive legal support professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced law firm environment, managing competing priorities, and providing high-level support to busy attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and other litigation-related events.
• Coordinate electronic court filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with discovery coordination, document organization, and litigation file management.
• Maintain deadlines, docket calendars, and case-related schedules.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reports, and client communications.
• Organize electronic documents, exhibits, and materials for depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other firm professionals.
• Provide general administrative support and anticipate the needs of the attorneys.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm, preferably supporting litigation attorneys.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court filing processes.
• Experience with state and federal e-filing.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional communication skills and a strong commitment to client service.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match.
• Paid parking or public transportation subsidy.
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually, increasing with tenure, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of employee premiums paid by the company.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.

This is a HYBRID opportunity located in uptown Dallas.

Cerami Search Group is an equal opportunity employer.