Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Martenson,-Hasbrouck-; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time-off

Referral program

Job summary

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP in Dallas seeks an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support litigation and administrative matters in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have 2+ years of legal experience, a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-filing systems.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and candidates must be able to work in person.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related legal experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in-person in Dallas with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, calendar, and monitor litigation deadlines.
• Prepare, edit, and format pleadings and legal documents.
• Maintain electronic files for lawsuits and administrative matters.
• Filing in state, federal courts and agencies.
• Correspond with courts, clients, and counsel.
• Assist with depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Office coordination: travel, expenses, supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Pacer and e-filing systems

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Pacer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Martenson Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is a national law firm focusing on labor and employment defense and business litigation. MHS is based in Atlanta, with additional offices in Dallas, Chicago, New York, Orange County, Sacramento, and San Diego. MHS is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, and proactive full-time Paralegal/Legal Assistant for our Dallas office.Candidate must have strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail. Candidate should have knowledge of state and federal court e-filing systems (Pacer, etc.). Candidate should have a working understanding of legal concepts and terminology, ability to follow instructions, prioritize workload, and work equally well in an independent or team environment. Candidate must have Microsoft Office experience. A candidate who is bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. This position will require the successful candidate to report to the office to work in person.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Calculating, calendaring, and monitoring litigation and administrative deadlinesOrganizing and maintaining electronic files for threatened litigation, administrative charges, and lawsuitsPreparing, revising, proofreading, and formatting pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documentsCorresponding with courts, clients, local counsel, and opposing counselManaging document productionsFiling in both state and federal courts and with administrative agenciesAssisting in preparation for depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and hearingsGeneral office coordination including preparing expense reports, processing incoming and outgoing mail, arranging attorney travel, coordinating office meetings, monitoring and ordering supplies, and assisting with new employee onboarding.Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer.Candidate should have 2+ years of related legal experience with a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.Competitive salary401(k) employer matchingMedical, dental & vision insurancePaid time-offReferral program