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 1 day/week

Job summary

Jobot, a sophisticated boutique law firm, is seeking a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant on a permanent basis in a hybrid work environment in Dallas, TX. The role supports attorneys with filing, calendar management, and discovery tasks, emphasizing efiling proficiency and strict confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, strong organization, and excellent communication skills, with a background in commercial or business litigation preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EFiling systems

Calendar management

Legal terminology

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Legal studies degree

Tools

EFiling

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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

Hybrid work schedule! Top tier benefits!

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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.