Legal Assistant - Family Law

Family Law Legal Assistant – Litigation

Location: Far North Dallas, TX (75252)

Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 100% On-Site

Position Overview

Imprimis Group is partnering with an established Dallas law firm seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join its litigation team!

This opportunity is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in family law and litigation who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting multiple attorneys, managing complex litigation deadlines, and preparing legal documentation while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and filings.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and track critical litigation deadlines.
• Perform electronic filing in Texas state and federal courts.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Coordinate communications with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume litigation environment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and firm matters.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent family law experience within a law firm; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong understanding of family law litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court requirements.
• Working knowledge of civil and business litigation processes.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Texas state and federal court e-filing and litigation deadline management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent typing skills (65+ WPM), grammar, proofreading, and written communication.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional communication.Ability to remain composed, focused, and productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work fully on-site Monday through Friday.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of family law legal assistant or legal secretary experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys handling civil or business litigation matters.
• Proficiency with NetDocuments, eDocs, or similar legal document management systems.
• Experience coordinating complex litigation schedules and trial preparation.

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000–$70,000 annually , depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Free parking.

Imprimis Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.