Litigation Support Assistant — Hybrid Dallas

AKIN; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Dallas seeks a Legal Support Assistant to support the Litigation practice, reporting to the Office Administrator. The role includes drafting and editing documents, travel coordination, file setup, and practice group coordination.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and possess strong MS Office skills, exceptional written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with discretion in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; entry-level role; relevant experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to work across software applications.
• Type at least 60 words per minute with accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in daily activities including drafting and editing documents, scanning, copying, coordinating mail and emails, assisting clients, screening vendors, and coordinating practice group activities.
• Arrange domestic and international travel with the firm’s Travel Management Company; secure transportation, lodging, and itineraries.
• Set up and maintain case and client files in the document management system.
• Coordinate with Administrative Resource Center on tasks such as client matter requests, client bills, time entry and expense reports.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, events, and coordinate meetings.
• Proofread and redline documents for accuracy in copy, format, grammar, punctuation and syntax.
• Perform research as requested by clients or attorneys; maintain contacts and working groups lists.
• Coordinate with office departments and service teams; track CLE requirements; provide back-up support as needed.
• Handle overflow work and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 60 wpm

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce

Job description

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Dallas seeks a Legal Support Assistant to support the Litigation practice, reporting to the Office Administrator. The role includes drafting and editing documents, travel coordination, file setup, and practice group coordination.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and possess strong MS Office skills, exceptional written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with discretion in a fast-paced environment.