Litigation Legal Assistant

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano boutique law firm in Plano, Texas is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support two attorneys in a fast-paced environment. This full-time, 100% onsite role requires proactive support, excellent attention to detail, and professional interaction with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to assisting the team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing litigation deadlines and calendars.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow through.
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to two attorneys.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, mediators, and court personnel.
• Coordinate settlement conferences, mediations, depositions, and other litigation events.
• Prepare, file, and electronically file pleadings and legal documents.
• Assist with lawsuit filings, discovery, and litigation support throughout the life of a case.
• Maintain litigation calendars, docket control orders, and critical deadlines.
• Prepare correspondence and monthly matter status reports.
• Answer incoming calls and provide general administrative support.
• Initially shadow and train under the firm's senior Legal Assistant before assuming additional responsibilities.
• Proactively assist other team members as workloads fluctuate.

Skills

Litigation calendars

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Tools

Electronic court filings

Job description

Our client, a well established boutique law firm in Plano, Texas, is adding a Litigation Legal Assistant to support two attorneys due to continued growth in litigation volume. This is a full time, 100% onsite direct hire opportunity working within a collaborative, long tenured team that values professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, enjoy working in a fast paced environment, and proactively seek opportunities to assist the team rather than waiting for direction.

Company Profile

Established boutique law firm specializing in property tax litigation

Litigation Legal Assistant Role

• Provide administrative and litigation support to two attorneys
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, mediators, and court personnel
• Coordinate settlement conferences, mediations, depositions, and other litigation events
• Prepare, file, and electronically file pleadings and legal documents
• Assist with lawsuit filings, discovery, and litigation support throughout the life of a case
• Maintain litigation calendars, docket control orders, and critical deadlines
• Prepare correspondence and monthly matter status reports
• Answer incoming calls and provide general administrative support
• Initially shadow and train under the firm's senior Legal Assistant before assuming additional responsibilities
• Proactively assist other team members as workloads fluctuate

Litigation Legal Assistant Background Profile

Required

• Experience managing litigation deadlines and calendars
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow through
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative

Preferred

• Experience with electronic court filings
• Experience supporting high volume litigation practices
• Property tax law experience is a plus but not required