Senior Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation & Discovery

State of Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Litigation Division (GLD) of the Office of the Attorney General in Texas seeks a Legal Assistant to perform advanced paralegal tasks for several attorneys. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting complex documents, coordinating discovery, and assisting in trial preparation with notebooks, exhibits, and witnesses.

The successful candidate will have civil litigation knowledge and suitable education, be able to work in a professional in‑person office, travel up to 5%, and work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft complex documents.
• Coordinate complex discovery documents for proceedings.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation, organizing notebooks, exhibits and witnesses.
• Manage attorney caseload and collaborate with coworkers in person.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Oral & written communication

Time management

Multitasking

Customer service

Teamwork in office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate / course substituting degree

Tools

Database software

Electronic filing

Job description

The General Litigation Division (GLD) of the Office of the Attorney General in Texas seeks a Legal Assistant to perform advanced paralegal tasks for several attorneys. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting complex documents, coordinating discovery, and assisting in trial preparation with notebooks, exhibits, and witnesses.

The successful candidate will have civil litigation knowledge and suitable education, be able to work in a professional in‑person office, travel up to 5%, and work