Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant Our client, a well established boutique law firm in Plano, Texas, is adding a Litigation Legal Assistant to support two attorneys due to continued growth in litigation volume. This is a full time, 100% onsite direct hire opportunity working within a collaborative, long tenured team that values professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, enjoy working in a fast paced environment, and proactively seek opportunities to assist the team rather than waiting for direction. Company Profile Established boutique law firm specializing in property tax litigation Litigation Legal Assistant Role Provide administrative and litigation support to two attorneys Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, mediators, and court personnel Coordinate settlement conferences, mediations, depositions, and other litigation events Prepare, file, and electronically file pleadings and legal documents Assist with lawsuit filings, discovery, and litigation support throughout the life of a case Maintain litigation calendars, docket control orders, and critical deadlines Prepare correspondence and monthly matter status reports Answer incoming calls and provide general administrative support Initially shadow and train under the firm's senior Legal Assistant before assuming additional responsibilities Proactively assist other team members as workloads fluctuate Background Profile Prior Legal Assistant experience Litigation experience Experience managing litigation deadlines and calendars Strong organizational and communication skills Detail oriented with excellent follow through Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative Comfortable working 100% onsite Preferred: Experience coordinating discovery Experience with electronic court filings Experience supporting high volume litigation practices Property tax law experience is a plus but not required Features 3 weels PTO and Holiday Pay Health Benefits 80% paid 401k with 5% match Company Events and Conferences #J-18808-Ljbffr