Trial-Ready Legal Assistant — Court Prep & Filings

Regional Public Defender Office Local Government Corporation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Public Defenders for Capital Cases in Dallas seeks a Legal Assistant to manage complex confidential legal documents, prepare files for court appearances, and support the managing attorney and trial team with independent judgement and limited supervision.

The role requires strong typing, careful editing, and ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accurate files. Experience in criminal justice or legal offices is preferred; a 50 wpm typing speed is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to type at a net rate of 50 words per minute.
• At least two years of experience in processing legal documents in a court, criminal justice or legal office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains client files, including indexing and document management.
• Proofreads, edits drafts and prepares materials for accuracy, grammar and formatting.
• Provides general office support to trial teams and covers other assignments as needed.
• Operates office equipment and software to print, scan, and reproduce documents.
• Tracks and ensures timely preparation and processing of legal documents by attorneys.
• Prepares periodic spreadsheets to track case status.
• Drafts pleadings, motions, orders, warrants, petitions, subpoenas and related materials under deadlines.
• Assists with compilation of statistical data and PowerPoint presentations for trials.
• Coordinates scheduling with District Attorney offices, jails and experts.
• Arranges travel and prepares reimbursement forms.
• Participates in team meetings and strategy sessions.

Skills

Typing

Legal document processing

Job description

Regional Public Defenders for Capital Cases in Dallas seeks a Legal Assistant to manage complex confidential legal documents, prepare files for court appearances, and support the managing attorney and trial team with independent judgement and limited supervision.

The role requires strong typing, careful editing, and ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accurate files. Experience in criminal justice or legal offices is preferred; a 50 wpm typing speed is required.