Legal Assistant Paralegal

FBFK Law; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to enhance its collaborative litigation team in Plano, Texas. This role offers a dynamic environment where your organizational and communication skills will shine. You will be responsible for preparing legal documents, managing case files, and ensuring compliance with court deadlines. The firm values a culture of collaboration and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and unlimited PTO. Join a team that prioritizes work-life balance while making a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Unlimited PTO

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience in a law firm, especially in Texas courts.
• Strong understanding of court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests, and maintain case files.
• E-file documents and coordinate hearings and deadlines.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Legal Database Software

Job description

FBFK is seeking a full-time, in-office Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our growing, collaborative litigation team in our Plano, Texas office. FBFK is a mid-sized, full-service law firm, with offices in Plano, Houston, and Austin, Texas, and Orange County, California. At FBFK, we strive to maintain a culture based on the FBFK Way, values, principles, and practices that guide how we relate to each other, our clients, and other attorneys. https://www.fbfk.law/the-fbfk-way

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented legal professional to join our growing litigation team.The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and bring exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare “shell” pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and memoranda.

· Regularly and accurately proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.

· Calculate and calendar deadlines according to applicable rules.

· Coordinate and calendar hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.

· E-file documents in state and federal courts.

· Organize and maintain case files in an orderly manner, following standard naming and profiling conventions.

· Assist in document productions, including Bates labeling, redaction, and indexing.

· Participate in the timely review and submission of prebills and client bills, including entering time.

May perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

· Minimum 7+ years recent litigation legal assistant/paralegal experience within a law firm preferred, with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Texas state courts.

· Thorough understanding of court rules, procedures, practices, and terminology.

· Experience in filing documents in both state and federal courts.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel, and Adobe Pro.

· Experience with document management and legal database software.

· Willingness to learn other software programs.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent proofreading abilities.

· Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and manage workload effectively.

· Positive attitude, collaborative team player.

· Notary certification is a plus.

Compensation:

· Competitive hourly rate: $33.65 - $40.87 (annualized salary range of $70,000 - $85,000) depending on experience and qualifications.

· A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement savings plan (401(k)), life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.

· Unlimited PTO policy because we value balance and well-being.

FBFK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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