Legal Assistant: Risk & Office Operations

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support the Office of Legal Affairs. The role emphasizes confidentiality, attention to detail, and cross-team collaboration to ensure timely legal and risk services.

Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, drafting correspondence, handling travel arrangements, and assisting with litigation management. Full-time in-office position based in Dallas, TX.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a legal services environment.
• Proficient using MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and DocuSign.
• Excellent grammar, communication and organizational skills (online and in person).
• Energetic self-starter who is customer service oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Must be able to work in the office full time.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong administrative skills with organization, attention to detail, and travel/meeting planning.
• Exemplary writing, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Forward thinking, proactive, and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a highly knowledgeable resource for the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA).
• Act as liaison between OLA and IT User Support for technical issues.
• Collaborate with Executive Assistants across offices to provide high-level support.
• Support project, transaction, and case-related work including edits and drafting.
• Manage multiple lawyers' calendars, emails, calls, and messages.
• Maintain notary certification and provide notary services as needed.
• Prepare and update PowerPoint slides, spreadsheets, and charts for presentations.
• Assist with litigation management and calendar deadlines.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Team collaboration

Tools

DocuSign

Job description

Methodist Health System seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support the Office of Legal Affairs. The role emphasizes confidentiality, attention to detail, and cross-team collaboration to ensure timely legal and risk services.

Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, drafting correspondence, handling travel arrangements, and assisting with litigation management. Full-time in-office position based in Dallas, TX.