Litigation Support Specialist

Rausch Sturm LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401(k) Retirement program

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Referral Program

Volunteer Time Off

Career opportunities

Job summary

Rausch Sturm LLP in Dallas, TX seeks a Legal Assistant I to support the office by maintaining files, handling calls from the Court System, and assisting with pleadings and trial prep. This role also covers mail processes and document handling to ensure accurate records.

Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and dependable in a busy legal office environment. Proficiency in MS Office is required, with on-site work at our Dallas location.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies.
• Prefer one to three years of experience and familiarity with legal terminology.
• Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Responsibilities

• Updates electronic files.
• Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
• Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
• Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
• Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.
• Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Results driven

Prioritize multiple tasks

Attention to detail

Regular attendance

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal studies (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rausch Sturm LLP in Dallas, TX seeks a Legal Assistant I to support the office by maintaining files, handling calls from the Court System, and assisting with pleadings and trial prep. This role also covers mail processes and document handling to ensure accurate records.

Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and dependable in a busy legal office environment. Proficiency in MS Office is required, with on-site work at our Dallas location.