Legal Assistant (Litigation, Bankruptcy, Transactional)

LHH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a seasoned legal professional to partner with attorneys in a fast-paced firm environment. You will support senior attorneys across litigation, bankruptcy, and transactional matters, manage calendars, deadlines, filings, and meeting logistics, and produce flawless documents.

Ideal candidates are proactive, highly organized, and professional, with strong drafting, proofreading, and client-facing communication skills, capable of handling a demanding workload independently and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation support experience.
• Background as a legal assistant, litigation paralegal, or legal specialist.
• Strong document formatting and proofreading skills.
• Exceptional typing speed and accuracy.
• Experience supporting senior attorneys.
• Professional client‑facing communication skills.
• Strong understanding of court procedures and legal terminology.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support a senior attorney across litigation, bankruptcy, and transactional matters
• Manage calendars, deadlines, filings, and meeting logistics
• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents
• Draft correspondence, contracts, pleadings, and corporate materials
• Coordinate court filings and service of documents
• Track litigation deadlines and court requirements
• Assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Communicate with courts, clients, and outside parties
• Transcribe attorney handwritten notes and revisions into professional legal documents
• Prioritize competing deadlines and manage workflow independently

Skills

Litigation support

Document proofreading

Typing speed

Senior attorney support

Client-facing communication

Court procedures knowledge

Independent work

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys serving as a trusted partner to attorneys and clients, and takes pride in producing flawless work product.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, polished, and capable of managing a demanding workload while maintaining professionalism and composure.

Responsibilities

• Support a senior attorney across litigation, bankruptcy, and transactional matters
• Manage calendars, deadlines, filings, and meeting logistics
• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents
• Draft correspondence, contracts, pleadings, and corporate materials
• Coordinate court filings and service of documents
• Track litigation deadlines and court requirements
• Assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Communicate with courts, clients, and outside parties
• Transcribe attorney handwritten notes and revisions into professional legal documents
• Prioritize competing deadlines and manage workflow independently

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation support experience
• Background as a legal assistant, litigation paralegal, or legal specialist
• Strong document formatting and proofreading skills
• Exceptional typing speed and accuracy
• Experience supporting senior attorneys
• Professional client‑facing communication skills
• Strong understanding of court procedures and legal terminology
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Preferred Experience

• Big law environment
• Litigation and transactional practice support
• Bankruptcy matters

Why This Opportunity?

• Compensation from $95,000–$110,000
• Opportunity to support a respected attorney
• Exposure to diverse and sophisticated matters
• Growing, entrepreneurial law firm
• High visibility role with meaningful responsibility