Litigation Legal Assistant

Jobot; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Free parking

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Dallas team on a permanent basis. You will support attorneys by handling court document preparation and filing, calendar management, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, strong eFiling proficiency, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role emphasizes organization, confidentiality, and independent work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation.
• Proficiency in efiling systems and procedures.
• Strong calendar management across multiple attorneys.
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Legal studies degree or certificate preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing all court documents.
• Organize and manage electronic and hard copy document collections.
• Manage complex calendars, deadlines, and ensure readiness for meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
• Coordinate with clients, court personnel, and other law firms.
• Conduct legal research and draft documents under attorney supervision.
• Manage the efiling process in various courts and jurisdictions.
• Assist in case strategy development by identifying issues and facts.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Calendar management

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Legal studies degree/certificate

Tools

eFiling systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $70,000 - $87,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Arpana Davis

A bit about us:

We are a sophisticated specialized boutique law firm focused on business and commercial litigation matters.

Why join us?

• Medical dental vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Free parking
• Great growth opportunity!
• Hybrid work schedule (WFH 1 day/week)

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team on a permanent basis. This role is integral to our organization as it provides essential support to our attorneys by managing critical aspects of litigation cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal support roles, a deep understanding of the litigation process, and exceptional organizational skills. Experience with efiling and calendar management is crucial.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Assisting attorneys in the preparation and filing of all court documents.
• 2. Organizing and managing electronic and hard copy document collections.
• 3. Managing complex calendars, meeting deadlines, and ensuring attorneys are prepared for meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
• 4. Coordinating with clients, court personnel, and other law firms.
• 5. Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents under the supervision of an attorney.
• 6. Managing the efiling process in various courts and jurisdictions.
• 7. Assisting in the preparation of case strategies, including the identification of relevant legal issues and case facts.
• 8. Maintaining strict confidentiality of all client information.

Qualifications:

• 1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation environment, commercial or business litigation preferred.
• 2. Proficiency in efiling systems and procedures.
• 3. Exceptional calendar management skills, with the ability to manage multiple attorneys' schedules and deadlines.
• 4. Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures.
• 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 6. High level of organization and attention to detail.
• 7. Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines.
• 8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• 9. A degree or certificate in legal studies is preferred but not required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant to take the next step in their career. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for law and a drive to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.