Paralegal / Legal Admin

Ziegler Gardner Bell; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziegler Gardner, PLLC in Dallas, TX seeks a full-time Paralegal / Legal Administrative Assistant to support our litigation practice. The role requires collaboration with firm attorneys and staff, precise calendar management, drafting pleading shells, and handling e-filings.

This hybrid position combines in-office attendance with some remote work, and opportunity to work with electronic case management and cloud-based tools to streamline communications and case management.

Qualifications

• Prior similar law firm experience preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Experience with electronic case management systems and organizing electronic case files.
• Proficiency with verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to learn new software, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Draft shells of pleadings, discovery, and orders.
• Accurately calendar all case-related deadlines.
• Assist with preparations for trials, mediations, and depositions.
• Submit e-filings with various courts.
• Assist with digital file management and organization.
• Successfully meet deadlines and provide high-quality work product.
• Run conflict checks and open new matters.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Learning new software

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic filing systems

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Ziegler Gardner, PLLC is seeking a full-time Paralegal / Legal Administrative Assistant to join our litigation practice. This position will include extensive collaboration with firm attorneys and staff and attention to detail. The firm offers a collegial environment with dedicated professionals who aggressively pursue excellence in their work.

Ziegler Gardner is a dynamic Dallas-based law firm representing the design, construction, and real estate industry. Clients include international and regional architecture, engineering, and land surveying firms; leading heavy civil contractors; and single and multi-family real estate developers located in Texas and throughout the United States.

Ziegler Gardner is committed to the implementation of technology in the practice of law. Ziegler Gardner continues to implement the latest cloud-based technologies to simplify case management, streamline communications, and leverage analytics.

This is a hybrid position that allows some remote work and requires some in-office attendance.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Draft shells of pleadings, discovery, and orders
  • Accurately calendar all case-related deadlines
  • Assist with preparations for trials, mediations, and depositions
  • Submit e-filings with various courts
  • Assist with digital file management and organization
  • Successfully meet deadlines and provide high-quality work product
  • Run conflict checks and open new matters
• Qualifications:
  • Prior similar law firm experience preferred
  • Proficiency with electronic filing in state and federal courts
  • Experience with electronic case management systems and organizing electronic case files
  • Proficiency with verbal and written communication
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite,
  • Ability to learn new software, processes, and procedures

Ziegler Gardner offers competitive compensation, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and more.