Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal Administrative Assistant

Our client, a well established boutique law firm in Plano, Texas, is adding a Legal Administrative 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, organization, and follow through.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable coordinating multiple moving pieces, and proactive about keeping matters on track. Prior law firm experience is helpful but not required. The firm is open to candidates with strong administrative backgrounds who are eager to learn their processes and grow within the role.

Company Profile

Established boutique law firm specializing in property tax litigation

Legal Administrative Assistant Role

Support two attorneys with day to day administrative and case coordination needs

Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, mediators, and court personnel

Follow up with attorneys and outside parties to keep matters moving and ensure outstanding items are completed

Coordinate mediations, meetings, depositions, and other litigation related events

Manage calendars, deadlines, and scheduling

Track agreed judgments and coordinate documents with opposing counsel

Prepare correspondence and assist with form based pleadings and legal documents

Assist with electronic filing and other litigation related administrative tasks

Prepare monthly matter status reports

Answer incoming calls and provide general administrative support

Initially shadow and train under the firm's senior Legal Assistant to learn the firm's processes and procedures

Proactively assist other team members as workloads fluctuate

Legal Administrative Assistant Background Profile

Required

Administrative support, legal administrative, legal secretary, or similar professional office experience

Strong organizational and calendar management skills

Professional verbal and written communication

Excellent attention to detail and follow through

Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep tasks moving without constant direction

Proactive, dependable, and willing to learn

Ability to learn and follow established processes

Comfortable working independently while remaining highly collaborative

Professional presentation and demeanor

Comfortable working 100% onsite

Preferred

Previous law firm or legal administrative experience

Experience coordinating calendars, meetings, mediations, or other deadline driven activities

Experience with electronic court filings or legal documents

Litigation exposure is helpful but not required

Property tax law experience is a plus but not required

Benefits and Features

3 weeks PTO and holiday pay

Health benefits with 80% employer paid coverage

401(k) with 5% match

Company events and conferences

Job Requirements

We are looking for a full time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to undertake administrative and clerical tasks


Additional Information

dfwHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.

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