Litigation Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Temporary assignment

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for a temporary assignment with a Dallas, Texas-based law firm. The role requires handling litigation support and administrative duties in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The candidate will manage complex calendaring, coordinate mediations, draft and file documents, and maintain strong communication with clients. Hybrid onsite/offsite work is expected, with start as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant, litigation support, or comparable legal administrative experience.
• Strong experience with calendaring, mediation scheduling, and e-filing.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys and legal teams.
• Manage complex calendaring and scheduling activities.
• Coordinate mediations from scheduling through completion, including logistics and related arrangements.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute legal documents.
• E-file documents in multiple jurisdictions.
• Process, scan, and route incoming mail and materials.
• Order hearing and deposition transcripts.
• Conduct research and gather information as needed.
• Coordinate travel, reservations, and other administrative arrangements.
• Assist with event planning and special projects.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide a high level of client service.
• Support attorneys with correspondence, information requests, and day-to-day administrative needs.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendaring

E-filing

Client-facing communication

Notary

Tools

E-filing systems

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Temporary Litigation Legal Assistant for a temporary assignment supporting our client, a Dallas, Texas-based law firm.

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide litigation and administrative support in a busy, client-focused practice. This opportunity is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and is comfortable handling both legal support and client-facing responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys and legal teams.
• Manage complex calendaring and scheduling activities.
• Coordinate mediations from scheduling through completion, including logistics and related arrangements.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute legal documents.
• E-file documents in multiple jurisdictions.
• Process, scan, and route incoming mail and materials.
• Order hearing and deposition transcripts.
• Conduct research and gather information as needed.
• Coordinate travel, reservations, and other administrative arrangements.
• Assist with event planning and special projects.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide a high level of client service.
• Support attorneys with correspondence, information requests, and day-to-day administrative needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant, litigation support, or comparable legal administrative experience.
• Strong experience with calendaring, mediation scheduling, and e-filing.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive requests.
• Comfortable working with a variety of personalities in a professional setting.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Notary experience is a plus.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one day remote, subject to business needs.

Typical start time between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Occasional schedule flexibility is required to accommodate mediation schedules, including earlier start times and later end times as needed.

Overtime or flex time may be available when applicable.

Assignment Details

Immediate start preferred.

Expected assignment duration of approximately 6 to 12 weeks.

This role is intended as temporary coverage.

While a permanent opportunity is not guaranteed, business needs may be reassessed in the future.

Location

Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

Benefits Information

• Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.