Job Description
A well-established and growing business law firm is seeking a skilled and proactive temporary Litigation Legal Assistant to support their expanding litigation team in the Dallas area. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational and administrative skills to contribute to a dynamic legal practice.
In this role, you will:
- Provide high-level administrative and organizational support to multiple litigation attorneys.
- Assist with the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
- Electronically file documents with state and federal courts, ensuring adherence to deadlines and procedures.
- Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Manage attorneys' calendars, coordinating court dates, depositions, and meetings.
- Assist with expense reports and billing-related documentation.
- Monitor deadlines and proactively follow up on tasks.
- Handle ad-hoc administrative duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of administrative experience in a legal or corporate environment, preferably supporting a legal department or litigation team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential.
- Experience with legal document management software is a plus.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and protocols is required.
- High level of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
This temporary position is anticipated to last 3-6 months with a strong possibility of converting to a full-time, hybrid role in the future. This role will be primarily remote initially, with onsite requirements for trial and case-related work.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work,