We are seeking a skilled Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our collaborative Litigation team in Plano, Texas. At FBFK, we value a supportive and inclusive work environment and are excited to welcome our next dedicated team member. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and organize files in an orderly manner, following standard naming and profiling conventions when scanning, emailing, and saving documents to the document management system.
- Draft standard correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, discovery, and other documents.
- Prepare “shell” pleadings and discovery requests/responses.
- Review and ensure accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and submit invoices for payment to client or accounting in a timely manner.
- Participate in the timely review and submission of prebills and client bills, including entering time.
- Possess strong clerical skills, including typing, word processing, mail and contact management, spreadsheets, presentations, and all firm systems and databases.
- Regularly and accurately proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.
- Experienced in filing documents in both Texas and Federal courts, with proficiency in e-filing systems, thorough knowledge of court rules, and adherence to procedural requirements.
- Calculate and calendar deadlines per applicable rules.
- Coordinate and calendar hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.
- Assist in document productions, including Bates labeling, redaction, and indexing.
- Regularly and consistently update client files, prepare hearing notebooks, and pleading indices.
- Prepare mailings via FedEx, USPS, and Certified Mail.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Minimum 5+ years recent litigation legal secretarial/legal assistant/paralegal experience within a law firm preferred, with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Texas state courts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word products, including Excel.
- Punctual with reliable attendance, committed to regular in-office presence.
- Thorough understanding of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, practices, and terminology.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent proofreading abilities.
- Experience with computer and legal database software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro; willingness to learn other software programs.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and manage workload effectively.
- Positive attitude, collaborative team player.
- Notary certification is a plus.
Compensation:
- Competitive annualized salary range of $70,000 - $85,000. Hourly rate equivalent: $33.65 - $40.87. This position is non-exempt (hourly).
- A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement savings plan 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
- Unlimited PTO policy to support work-life balance and employee well-being.
