White Collar & Tax Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Basic life/AD&D

Medical and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous PTO and 11 firm holidays

Free parking

Résumé du poste

LHH in Dallas seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling sophisticated tax controversy, white-collar criminal defense, federal investigations, and complex litigation matters.

This role offers exposure to federal courts, government investigations, grand jury matters, and a busy desk; strong benefits and growth opportunities accompany the position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant/legal secretary experience strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of strong, relevant experience may be considered
• Litigation experience required
• White-collar criminal defense, tax controversy, government investigations, federal litigation, or complex commercial litigation experience highly desirable
• Federal and state court e-filing experience
• Experience with PACER and CM/ECF
• Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro skills
• NetDocuments experience preferred, but not required
• Strong proofreading, grammar, spelling, and document-formatting skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines on an exceptionally busy desk
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsabilités

• Manage attorney calendars and complex litigation deadlines
• Track deadlines associated with: Grand jury subpoenas, IRS summonses, Federal criminal matters, Statutes of limitations
• Federal and local court rules
• Monitor federal court dockets using PACER and CM/ECF
• E-file and serve federal and state court documents
• Prepare and format routine criminal filings for attorney review
• Coordinate document collection and productions
• Assist with Bates numbering, redactions, privilege logs, and production tracking
• Maintain and organize discovery in NetDocuments
• Assist with protective-order and confidential materials
• Coordinate logistics for proffers, government interviews, hearings, and meetings
• Assist attorneys with pretrial and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients regarding scheduling, document collection, and case logistics
• Coordinate with courts, government agencies, probation/pretrial services, and co-counsel as appropriate
• Assist with new matter intake and conflicts
• Arrange attorney travel for hearings, interviews, and trials
• Enter attorney time and reimbursable expenses and assist with billing-related correspondence

Connaissances

Litigation support

Calendar management

E-filing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Outils

PACER

CM/ECF

NetDocuments

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Description du poste

Ready to move beyond a traditional litigation desk?

A highly respected Dallas law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling sophisticated tax controversy, white-collar criminal defense, federal investigations, and complex litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a sharp, highly organized legal professional who thrives on a busy desk, enjoys substantive responsibility, and can confidently manage sensitive, high-stakes matters.

You'll work closely with attorneys representing individuals and businesses in criminal tax investigations, government inquiries, federal court proceedings, and related civil tax controversies.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Sophisticated white-collar, tax controversy, and federal litigation work
• High-level exposure to federal courts, government investigations, grand jury matters, and trial preparation
• Excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy, fast-paced desk
• Strong benefits package
• Employer-paid employee dental, long-term disability, and basic life/AD&D coverage
• Medical and vision coverage available
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Generous PTO and 11 firm holidays
• Free parking during the firm's initial lease period

What You’ll Do

• Manage attorney calendars and complex litigation deadlines
• Track deadlines associated with:
• Grand jury subpoenas
• IRS summonses
• Federal criminal matters
• Statutes of limitations
• Federal and local court rules
• Monitor federal court dockets using PACER and CM/ECF
• E-file and serve federal and state court documents
• Prepare and format routine criminal filings for attorney review
• Coordinate document collection and productions
• Assist with Bates numbering, redactions, privilege logs, and production tracking
• Maintain and organize discovery in NetDocuments
• Assist with protective-order and confidential materials
• Coordinate logistics for proffers, government interviews, hearings, and meetings
• Assist attorneys with pretrial and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients regarding scheduling, document collection, and case logistics
• Coordinate with courts, government agencies, probation/pretrial services, and co-counsel as appropriate
• Assist with new matter intake and conflicts
• Arrange attorney travel for hearings, interviews, and trials
• Enter attorney time and reimbursable expenses and assist with billing-related correspondence

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of legal assistant/legal secretary experience strongly preferred
• Candidates with 3+ years of strong, relevant experience may be considered
• Litigation experience required
• White-collar criminal defense, tax controversy, government investigations, federal litigation, or complex commercial litigation experience highly desirable
• Federal and state court e-filing experience
• Experience with PACER and CM/ECF
• Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro skills
• NetDocuments experience preferred, but not required
• Strong proofreading, grammar, spelling, and document-formatting skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines on an exceptionally busy desk
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced litigation legal assistant who wants sophisticated work, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to a specialized white-collar and tax controversy practice.