Temporary Litigation Legal Assistant

Australia-Employment; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a leading Dallas full-service firm, seeks a temporary litigation legal assistant to join its growing team. You will support attorneys on a high-volume docket, handling document drafting, calendaring, trial preparation, and client communications in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong typing, civil procedure knowledge, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel/Outlook and iManage. This on-site assignment offers exposure to a premier workplace with a culture that values excellence

Qualifications

• Familiarity with TX state/federal civil procedure and e-filing.
• 80+ wpm typing; strong computer skills (scanning, e-filing).
• Self-starter; works well under deadline pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat, and a document management system (e.g., iManage).
• Best Authority experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports attorneys managing a high-volume litigation docket, handling legal, secretarial, and office duties including document prep, calendaring, trial/hearing prep, billing, and electronic file management.
• Calendar deadlines; file/serve documents in state and federal court; open new matters
• Draft, edit, and format pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and legal correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars (meetings, depositions, hearings, trial dates, travel)
• Process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests
• Liaise with clients and vendors
• Enter attorney time and assist with client billing

Skills

Typing 80+ wpm

MS Word

MS Excel

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Self-starter

Tools

e-filing

iManage

Best Authority experience

Document management

Job description

Temporary Litigation Legal Assistant

$30 - $39 per hour | Dallas, TX | On-site | Consulting

Dallas Premiere Full-Service Business Law Firm!

A bit about us:

Jobot is proud to partner with a top Dallas full service firm that is seeking a temporary litigation legal assistant to join it's growing team. The firm offers a full range of services and has been recognized as a "Top Place to Work" by the Dallas Morning News!

Why join us?

Highly rated law firm!

Job Details

Job Details:

• Supports attorneys managing a high-volume litigation docket, handling legal, secretarial, and office duties including document prep, calendaring, trial/hearing prep, billing, and electronic file management. Reports to HR.
• Calendar deadlines; file/serve documents in state and federal court; open new matters
• Draft, edit, and format pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and legal correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars (meetings, depositions, hearings, trial dates, travel)
• Process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests
• Liaise with clients and vendors
• Enter attorney time and assist with client billing

Qualifications

• Familiarity with TX state/federal civil procedure and e-filing
• 80+ wpm typing; strong computer skills (scanning, e-filing)
• Self-starter; works well under deadline pressure with minimal supervision
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat, and a document management system (e.g., iManage); Best Authority experience a plus
• Excellent proofreading skills

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