Senior Litigation Legal Assistant — Hybrid Schedule & Growth

Jobot; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free parking

Hybrid work 1 day/week

Job summary

Jobot, a sophisticated boutique law firm, is seeking a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant on a permanent basis in a hybrid work environment in Dallas, TX. The role supports attorneys with filing, calendar management, and discovery tasks, emphasizing efiling proficiency and strict confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, strong organization, and excellent communication skills, with a background in commercial or business litigation preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation environment, commercial or business litigation preferred.
• Proficiency in efiling systems and procedures.
• Exceptional calendar management skills, with the ability to manage multiple attorneys' schedules and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A degree or certificate in legal studies is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in the preparation and filing of all court documents.
• Organizing and managing electronic and hard copy document collections.
• Managing complex calendars, meeting deadlines, and ensuring attorneys are prepared for meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
• Coordinating with clients, court personnel, and other law firms.
• Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents under the supervision of an attorney.
• Managing the efiling process in various courts and jurisdictions.
• Assisting in the preparation of case strategies, including the identification of relevant legal issues and case facts.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all client information.

Skills

EFiling systems

Calendar management

Legal terminology

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Legal studies degree

Tools

EFiling

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Jobot, a sophisticated boutique law firm, is seeking a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant on a permanent basis in a hybrid work environment in Dallas, TX. The role supports attorneys with filing, calendar management, and discovery tasks, emphasizing efiling proficiency and strict confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, strong organization, and excellent communication skills, with a background in commercial or business litigation preferred.