Please send resume should you be interested in the following
Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant position in Dallas. There
are 2 positions available. This is a full-time, direct-hire
position with a salary between 70-85K plus bonus, overtime and
awesome benefits. If you’re not interested, please pass along to
your colleagues as we do pay referral fees.
There are 2 positions available
Job Title: Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Dallas
Salary: 70-85K
OT eligible: Yes
Work Environment: 2 days remote per month
Degree Required: HIGHLY PREFERRED
Parking: Paid for by firm
Candidates must have litigation experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys.
* Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence, saving to
the document management system; proofread to ensure accuracy and
completeness.
* Proofreading and cite checking briefs.
* Filings in state and federal courts.
* Maintain document management databases.
* Prepare conflict of interest checks and open new client files.
* Prepare engagement letters and conflict waivers.
* Coordinate with Audit Committee to prepare audit responses for
clients.
* Process expense reports/reimbursement requests.
* Assist assigned attorneys with CLE compliance and business
development activities.
* Review, organize, and process client billing in a timely
manner.
* Research and respond to requests for information from attorneys
and clients.
* Enter attorney time; review and revise timesheets accurately.
* Manage and monitor calendaring of deadlines and key dates.
* Calendaring and interaction with clients and other contacts
regarding meetings and scheduling.
* Coordinate business travel arrangements.
* Develop and organize electronic and physical files; maintain
systems to promote organization and efficiency.
* Docketing case deadlines.
Job Requirements:
* 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm is
required.
* Prior litigation experience is required; the ideal candidate
will have experience in federal court litigation.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook).
