Legal Assistant: Efficient Multi-Attorney Support

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching program

Health and Life Insurance

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins’ Dallas office is seeking a Practice Assistant / Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to attorneys. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating billing matters.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience as a legal secretary, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The firm offers a collaborative team environment and a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Accurate typing of at least 70 words per minute.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process correspondence and legal documents.
• Maintain calendars and files for assigned attorneys.
• Prepare time entries and coordinate client billing.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Typing (70+ wpm)

Computer proficiency in MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Proofreading skills

Job description

Ogletree Deakins’ Dallas office is seeking a Practice Assistant / Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to attorneys. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing calendars, and coordinating billing matters.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience as a legal secretary, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The firm offers a collaborative team environment and a variety of benefits.