Litigation Assistant - Dallas, TX

ADP, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support the legal team in a full-time, on-site role.

You will assist with trial/hearing folders, pleadings, correspondence, and mail processing, coordinating with the court system as needed. The role requires a high school diploma (paralegal studies preferred), familiarity with legal terminology, and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, paralegal studies preferred.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and basic paralegal concepts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle phone calls from Court System as needed.
• Assist with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
• Assist with pleadings and correspondence.
• Process mail daily and update information in the software system.
• Scan, copy, print, and redact legal documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Results oriented

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal studies preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Litigation Assistant - Dallas, TX

Litigation Full Time Clerical Dallas, TX, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Reporting to the Office Manager or Designee, the Legal Assistant I is responsible for working within the stream of legal operations which can include pre-judgment remedies, judgements, post judgement 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.

• 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.

This is a full office position.

Work Location: