Senior Legal Assistant, Litigation

Plona Partners; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Dallas is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary specializing in litigation. The successful candidate will coordinate legal matters, prepare documents for e-filing, and manage attorney calendars in a hybrid work environment. This full-time position offers a salary range of $85,000–$95,000 based on experience, along with potential overtime and bonuses. Strong organizational skills and legal knowledge are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and third parties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage legal matters effectively.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents for filing.
• Maintain and organize attorney calendars and client files.
• Communicate on behalf of attorneys with clients and other institutions.
• Book travel arrangements as needed.

Skills

Document preparation and formatting

Legal research

Client communication

Task management

Calendar management

Tools

Serengeti

PACER

Chrome River

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Position: Senior Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary - Litigation

Law Firm: Top 20 Ranked Globally

Onsite Schedule: Hybrid 3 days onsite

Target Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 (DOE) with OT and Bonus as additional compensation

Job Description

• Coordinates and tracks numerous legal matters of all types.
• Creates, edits, formats, and proofreads documents including agreements, contracts, plans, etc.
• Prepares and finalizes legal documents for e-Filing and filing via PACER.
• Communicates directly and on behalf of attorneys with third parties, including client representatives, other companies, and other institutions.
• Creates, executes, and monitors systems to manage client workflow, tasks, and documentation.
• Creates, edits, formats, and proofreads various documents, appropriately maintaining such documents within the firm’s file management system.
• Organizes and coordinates conference calls and client meetings.
• Prepares new client matter requests and coordinates approval, conflict search processes, and new matter letters.
• Reviews and edits bills and related reports according to client billing arrangements and facilitates prompt responses to client billing inquiries.
• Maintains a multitude of open client matters in Serengeti.
• Maintains electronic and paper files following Firm and client service team guidelines.
• Maintains and monitors attorney calendars.
• Coordinates and/or books travel arrangements.
• Prepares, tracks and maintains attorney expenses in Chrome River.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal, Administrative, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Law Practice, Legal Services, and Staffing and Recruiting

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