Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

Legal Administrative Assistant

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Polsinelli has a position available for an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in their Dallas office, supporting the Litigation practice groups.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of 3+ years of litigation experience. Candidates must be versed in Texas State and Federal Court e-filing. Manage files, create TOC and TOA, open new matters as attorneys request, and maintain all relevant document inclusions for the files. Responsible for various administrative tasks including strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with meticulous attention to detail. Manage attorney calendars and travel schedules. Assist with billing projects and reviews. Must be comfortable acting as an executive assistant dealing with confidential and sensitive matters. Qualified candidates must possess strong initiative, demonstrate an ability to anticipate needs, resolve issues/problems independently, have strong organizational skills, and manage multiple projects/tasks at a time. Other essential requirements for this position include the ability to communicate effectively and professionally to develop rapport with co-workers as well as clients; maintain strong working relationships; exhibit meticulous attention to detail; and possess strong proofreading and typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Behaviors

Preferred: Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred: Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred: Bachelor's or better.

Experience

Required: 3 years: Litigation experience.