Litigation-Focused Legal Practice Assistant

FBT Gibbons; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

FBT Gibbons LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys and timekeepers with complex legal duties. You will work in the Assigned Team providing administrative and legal support, coordinating with partners and team members to deliver high-quality service.

Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and client-service driven, with strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities discreetly in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal practice assistant experience required.
• Prior litigation experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn CST workflow application.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Understand the specific needs and business of the practice areas and manage the intake process.
• Open new files, draft screening memos and engagement letters, and run adversary searches.
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents and correspondence; file electronically with courts and agencies.
• Maintain and manage timekeeper calendars and deadlines for meetings and court dates.
• Process mail, expenses, client billing statements, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Use the CST workflow application to enter and manage support requests from start to finish.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge in a positive, collaborative environment.

Skills

MS Office

CST workflow

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CST workflow application

Job description

FBT Gibbons LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys and timekeepers with complex legal duties. You will work in the Assigned Team providing administrative and legal support, coordinating with partners and team members to deliver high-quality service.

Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and client-service driven, with strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities discreetly in a fast-paced