Legal Receptionist/Litigation Assistant

LHH; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance with employer-subsid

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid parking

Job summary

LHH in Waxahachie, TX is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support three attorneys and assist at the front desk. The role blends litigation support with reception duties in a busy law office.

You will manage calendars, prepare and e-file documents, coordinate depositions, and handle transcription, billing, and client communications. A stable, local opportunity with overtime and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of law firm receptionist and/or litigation legal assistant experience
• Full-time law firm experience required
• Proficiency with e-filing
• Litigation calendaring and deadline-management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and document-management abilities
• Professional and dependable
• Comfortable supporting multiple attorneys
• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Comfortable balancing litigation support with reception/front-desk responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to three attorneys
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Prepare and e-file litigation documents
• Draft and format correspondence and litigation documents
• Coordinate depositions and related scheduling
• Perform transcription
• Maintain and organize electronic documents and case materials
• Enter attorney time and assist with invoicing
• Manage attorney business expenses
• Communicate professionally with clients
• Answer phones and assist with the firm's busy reception desk
• Work within document management systems
• Independently manage competing priorities and deadlines

Skills

Law firm receptionist

Litigation support

E-filing proficiency

Calendar management

Document management

Job description

Looking for a stable law firm opportunity closer to home without the Dallas commute?

A busy law firm in Waxahachie is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support three attorneys while also serving as an important part of the firm's front-office operations.

This is a great opportunity for a dependable, polished, and organized legal professional who enjoys variety. You'll handle substantive litigation support, including calendaring, e-filing, deposition coordination, document preparation, and transcription, while also helping keep the firm's busy reception desk and day-to-day administrative operations running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Provide administrative and litigation support to three attorneys
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling
• Prepare and e-file litigation documents
• Draft and format correspondence and litigation documents
• Coordinate depositions and related scheduling
• Perform transcription
• Maintain and organize electronic documents and case materials
• Enter attorney time and assist with invoicing
• Manage attorney business expenses
• Communicate professionally with clients
• Answer phones and assist with the firm's busy reception desk
• Work within document management systems
• Independently manage competing priorities and deadlines

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of law firm receptionist and/or litigation legal assistant experience
• Full-time law firm experience required
• Proficiency with e-filing
• Litigation calendaring and deadline-management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and document-management abilities
• Professional and dependable
• Comfortable supporting multiple attorneys
• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Comfortable balancing litigation support with reception/front-desk responsibilities

Schedule & Compensation

Overtime after 40 hours

Discretionary bonus

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance with employer-subsidized premium
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid parking

Why Consider It?

Support a team of three attorneys

Opportunity to work locally in Waxahachie