Senior Litigation Legal Assistant

Orion Placement; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Orion Placement in Dallas is seeking an experienced litigation support professional to manage federal CM/ECF filings, prepare complex documents, proofread, and coordinate deadlines for high-stakes matters. You will work closely with trial attorneys, maintain meticulous electronic case files, and support hearings and depositions in a fast-paced environment.

Advanced Word skills and proofreading are essential, with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly relevant litigation legal support experience.
• Advanced federal CM/ECF filing experience.
• Advanced/master-level Microsoft Word skills.
• Exceptional proofreading and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm, accurate, and resourceful under tight deadlines.
• Sophisticated law firm or complex commercial litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated stability and interest in building a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal CM/ECF filings from preparation through final confirmation, including pleadings, motions, briefs, notices, and exhibits.
• Prepare, format, proofread, cite check, and finalize complex legal documents and correspondence.
• Use advanced Microsoft Word features including styles, automatic numbering, tables of contents and authorities, section breaks, footnotes, cross-references, Track Changes, and document comparison.
• Calendar and monitor critical litigation deadlines and attorney schedules.
• Coordinate filings and service in federal and state courts.
• Maintain accurate, organized electronic case files and litigation documents.
• Support attorneys with hearings, depositions, trial preparation, appendices, and other case needs.
• Identify potential issues before they become problems and proactively keep litigation matters moving.
• Take ownership of important work and operate confidently in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Proofreading

Organization

Communication

Time management

Tools

CM/ECF filing

Microsoft Word

Job description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a high-performing litigation team handling sophisticated, high-stakes matters where your work genuinely matters.
• Be a trusted, highly visible partner to experienced trial attorneys rather than simply processing routine assignments.
• Use advanced federal ECF filing, proofreading, and Microsoft Word skills every day in a role built around excellence.
• Enjoy top-of-market compensation, employer-paid employee health insurance, 401(k) contributions, and strong benefits.
• Build a long-term career with a team that values stability, initiative, and exceptional work.

Location:

Dallas, TX — Full-time, in-office. Join a collaborative team where being close to the action means having a meaningful role in the work.

Note:

Must have advanced federal CM/ECF filing experience, exceptional proofreading skills, and advanced/master-level Microsoft Word proficiency, along with 3+ years of litigation legal support experience.

About Us

We are a trial-focused law firm handling sophisticated business, commercial, intellectual property, and other complex litigation matters for clients facing high-stakes disputes. Our team works hard, supports one another, and takes genuine pride in delivering excellent work. We are serious about the quality of our work while maintaining a collaborative, energetic, and respectful environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage federal CM/ECF filings from preparation through final confirmation, including pleadings, motions, briefs, notices, and exhibits.
• Prepare, format, proofread, cite check, and finalize complex legal documents and correspondence.
• Use advanced Microsoft Word features including styles, automatic numbering, tables of contents and authorities, section breaks, footnotes, cross-references, Track Changes, and document comparison.
• Calendar and monitor critical litigation deadlines and attorney schedules.
• Coordinate filings and service in federal and state courts.
• Maintain accurate, organized electronic case files and litigation documents.
• Support attorneys with hearings, depositions, trial preparation, appendices, and other case needs.
• Identify potential issues before they become problems and proactively keep litigation matters moving.
• Take ownership of important work and operate confidently in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly relevant litigation legal support experience.
• Advanced federal CM/ECF filing experience.
• Advanced/master-level Microsoft Word skills.
• Exceptional proofreading and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm, accurate, and resourceful under tight deadlines.
• Sophisticated law firm or complex commercial litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated stability and interest in building a long-term career.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will work alongside talented litigation professionals on meaningful matters rather than high-volume routine work. We value people who take ownership, care about doing excellent work, and want to grow with a team for the long term. The culture is energetic, candid, collaborative, and respectful, with high standards and a genuine commitment to treating people well.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance