Litigation Legal Assistant Onsite Support for Two Attorneys

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

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.