Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice in our new Dallas office in Uptown. This role requires someone who can keep multiple matters moving forward at once, provide dependable support to attorneys, and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate brings strong civil litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and a detail-oriented approach when working with clients, courts, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Support several attorneys across active litigation matters by tracking deadlines, prioritizing urgent needs, and keeping case activity organized.

• Prepare, revise, and proofread a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, subpoenas, discovery materials, and related correspondence.

• Coordinate hearing dates, court appearances, attorney meetings, and travel arrangements while ensuring all scheduling details are handled efficiently.

• Maintain complete and well-organized case files by filing documents accurately and monitoring submissions for timeliness and compliance.

• Assist with trial and hearing preparation by assembling exhibits, organizing supporting materials, and helping attorneys stay ready for proceedings.

• Serve as a point of contact for clients, witnesses, and court personnel, providing clear and detail-oriented communication as matters progress.

• Draft administrative and legal support materials such as presentations, summaries, expense documentation, billing-related items, and general correspondence.

• Handle day-to-day office support tasks, including filing, copying, data entry, and other administrative duties required to keep the practice running smoothly.

• Protect sensitive information at all times and carry out responsibilities in line with legal and ethical standards.

Step forward! Happiness is trying to find you! Email your resume directly to:

rosemarie.jones < at > roberthalf. < com >

• 5+ years of experience in a Legal Assistant role supporting litigation teams.

• Demonstrated background in civil litigation, including experience with complex commercial and defense matters.

• Strong knowledge of legal document preparation, court filing practices, and case management procedures.

• Familiarity with e-filing systems, PACER, and court procedures in Texas.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

• Proficiency in organizing case materials, maintaining records, and supporting trial or hearing preparation.

• Experience with drafting Tables of Contents and Table of Authorities, discovery responses, briefs, and motions.

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.

Happy endings can start any time. Call Rosie Jones at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com about this position today!