Legal Assistant Paralegal

Connect Search, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant Paralegal in Dallas to support a busy insurance defense practice. The role offers exposure to litigation and case management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of legal experience, proficient in MS Office, and strong organizational skills, with confidentiality and professional communication essential for client and court interactions.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a legal environment.
• Familiarity with Texas court filing procedures and e-filing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys practicing in insurance defense litigation
• Draft, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery
• File documents electronically in Texas state and federal courts
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings
• Coordinate case files and track litigation deadlines
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and legal correspondence
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing as needed

Skills

Legal support

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Case management software

Billing software

Job description

A well-established law firm in Dallas is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant Paralegal to support a busy insurance defense practice. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in a fast-paced legal environment — prior insurance defense experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.

About the Role

This position involves providing administrative support to attorneys practicing in insurance defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys practicing in insurance defense litigation
• Draft, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery
• File documents electronically in Texas state and federal courts
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings
• Coordinate case files and track litigation deadlines
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and legal correspondence
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a legal environment (insurance defense or litigation a plus)
• Familiarity with Texas court filing procedures and e-filing preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality

Required Skills

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys
• Familiarity with legal billing or case management software is a plus
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the firm

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation details are not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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