Litigation Legal Assistant — Support 2–3 Attorneys

Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support two to three busy litigation attorneys in a highly collaborative environment in Fort Worth, TX. The role requires at least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, with proficiency in document prep, docket maintenance, and client communication.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be adept at MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and E-Filing, and demonstrate excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience in a mid-large law firm.
• Proficient in document preparation, expense reimbursement, travel arrangements, and docket maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with excellent client service.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and E-Filing; quick to learn software.
• Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and able to work independently with a team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, finalize, and file documents.
• Prepare and finalize client correspondence; maintain attorney docket; coordinate client meetings.
• Handle confidential firm/client information.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client service

Organization

MS Word

E-Filing

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support two to three busy litigation attorneys in a highly collaborative environment in Fort Worth, TX. The role requires at least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, with proficiency in document prep, docket maintenance, and client communication.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be adept at MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and E-Filing, and demonstrate excellent