White Collar & Tax Litigation Legal Assistant

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH