Litigation Assistant

Rausch Sturm LLP

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

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

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Rausch Sturm LLP in Dallas, TX seeks a Legal Assistant I to support the legal operations team in hybrid office settings. The role involves filing updates, handling court-related calls, and assisting with trial/hearing folders, pleadings, and correspondence.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 1–3 years of experience with legal terminology, and strong Microsoft Office skills, with attention to detail and reliable attendance as essential requirements.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies.
Prefer one to three years of experience and familiarity with legal terminology; on-the-job training provided.
Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Responsibilities

Updates electronic files.
Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
Processes mail daily and ensures information is updated properly in the collection software system.
Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Customer focus

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paralegal studies preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Office Manager or Designee, the Legal Assistant I works within the stream of legal operations which can include pre-judgment remedies, judgments, post judgment remedies, and/or logistics process work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

Updates electronic files.
Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software 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.
Regular attendance in the office is required as an essential function of the position.

Education and Experience

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies. Prefer one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology; however, will provide on the job training. Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Physical Requirements

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 based in our Dallas, TX office.

Work Location

Dallas, TX

Benefits