Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) employer matching

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time-off

Referral program

Job summary

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP invites a competent Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our Dallas office. The candidate will handle calendars, filing, and document management across state and federal courts, while coordinating with clients and attorneys.

A bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate is required, with strong MS Office skills and e-filing know-how. The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related legal experience with a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Knowledge of state and federal court e-filing systems (Pacer, etc.).
• Working understanding of legal concepts and terminology.
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize workload, and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, calendar, and monitor litigation and administrative deadlines.
• Organize and maintain electronic files for threatened litigation, charges, and lawsuits.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Correspond with courts, clients, local counsel, and opposing counsel.
• Manage document productions.
• File in state and federal courts and with administrative agencies.
• Assist in depositions, mediations, settlements, and hearings.
• Coordinate general office tasks, travel, meetings, and onboarding.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/Spanish

E-filing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pacer/e-filing systems

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 deadlines
• Organizing and maintaining electronic files for threatened litigation, administrative charges, and lawsuits
• Preparing, revising, proofreading, and formatting pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Corresponding with courts, clients, local counsel, and opposing counsel
• Managing document productions
• Filing in both state and federal courts and with administrative agencies
• Assisting in preparation for depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and hearings
• General 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.

Qualifications

Candidate should have 2+ years of related legal experience with a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) employer matching
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid time-off
• Referral program