A Dallas law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant. This role will support up to five busy attorneys in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Responsibilities
Provide litigation support to multiple attorneys in a high-volume practice
Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence
Coordinate and file documents in state and federal courts (e-filing)
Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and case files
Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and court filings
Create and format documents using Styles, Tables of Contents, and Tables of Authorities
Communicate with attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed
Requirements
5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a mid-sized or large law firm
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience with state and federal e-filing
Strong document formatting skills including Styles, Table of Contents, and Table of Authorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong proofreading, organizational, and multitasking abilities
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment