Litigation Assistant

Rausch Sturm LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401(k) Retirement program

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Referral Program

Volunteer Time Off

Career opportunities

Job summary

Rausch Sturm LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking a Litigation Assistant reporting to the Litigation Assistant Manager. The role focuses on hearing and trial preparation and providing attorney support.

Responsibilities include updating electronic files, handling court communications, preparing hearing documents, pleadings, and correspondence, and managing mail and legal documents. This position offers a hybrid work environment and standard business hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; paralegal studies preferred.
• Experience with litigation from employment with a law firm or Court.

Responsibilities

• Update electronic files and maintain firm records.
• Handle calls to and from Court staff.
• Prepare documents for hearings and trial folders.
• Draft pleadings and correspondence.
• Process daily mail and update file system.
• Scan, copy, print, and redact legal documents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Results oriented

Litigation experience

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal studies (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Litigation Assistant Manager, the Litigation Assistant is responsible for hearing and trial preparation and providing attorney support.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Updates electronic files
• Handles phone calls to and from Court staff
• Assists with preparation of documents to be filed for hearings and trial folders
• Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence
• Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the Firm's file system
• Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position
• Having the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignments
• Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical
• Experience with litigation from employment with a law firm or Court

Education And Experience

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies. Must have prior experience with litigation from employment with a law firm or Court.

Physical Requirements

Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Work Environment

The position is hybrid.

Schedule

8am-5pm Monday through Friday in employee's time zone with flexibility to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement program
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Career opportunities