Litigation Assistant - Dallas, TX

Rausch Sturm LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; 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 seeks a Legal Assistant I to support the office by maintaining files, handling calls from the Court System, and assisting with pleadings and trial prep. This role also covers mail processes and document handling to ensure accurate records.

Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and dependable in a busy legal office environment. Proficiency in MS Office is required, with on-site work at our Dallas location.

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.
• 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 all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.
• Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Results driven

Prioritize multiple tasks

Attention to detail

Regular attendance

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal studies (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

• 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

This is a full office position.

Work Location

15660 N Dallas Parkway Suite 350, Dallas, TX 75248

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