Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location (city, state): Dallas, TX
Industry: Legal
Pay: $75,000 - $87,000 annually with discretionary year-end bonus
Job Description: Our client is hiring a Legal Assistant to support their expanding team. The role involves assisting multiple attorneys, including a non-equity attorney, a senior attorney, and a junior attorney. Key tasks include managing e-filing, preparing legal documents, supporting trial preparations, and handling client billing and expense reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage e-filing for state and federal cases.
- Prepare and format legal documents, including appellate briefs.
- Assist with trial preparations, such as organizing files and preparing notebooks.
- Support attorneys with scheduling, meetings, and client billing.
- Collaborate with the legal team to ensure efficient operations.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant with litigation and trial experience.
- Strong understanding of Texas appellate procedures (experience outside Texas is not applicable).
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with Acrobat Pro and iManage is a plus.
Additional Details:
- Work Hours & Lunch Schedule: Flexible hours coordinated with supporting attorneys (e.g., 8-5 or 8:30-5).
- Parking: Provided in an underground lot.
- Dress Code: Business professional.
- Hybrid/Onsite/Remote: 100% onsite
Perks:
- Discretionary year-end bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits with 100% coverage of employee premiums.
- Strong team culture with opportunities for professional growth and autonomy.
