Family Law Legal Assistant – Litigation
Location: Far North Dallas, TX (75252)
Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience.
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 100% On-Site
Position Overview:
Imprimis Group is partnering with an established Dallas law firm seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join its litigation team!
This opportunity is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional with a strong background in family law and litigation who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting multiple attorneys, managing complex litigation deadlines, and preparing legal documentation while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
- Prepare, proofread, format, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and filings.
- Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
- Maintain attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and track critical litigation deadlines.
- Perform electronic filing in Texas state and federal courts.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
- Coordinate communications with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members.
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume litigation environment.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and firm matters.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of recent family law experience within a law firm; 5+ years preferred.
- Strong understanding of family law litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court requirements.
- Working knowledge of civil and business litigation processes.
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Texas state and federal court e-filing and litigation deadline management.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Excellent typing skills (65+ WPM), grammar, proofreading, and written communication.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional communication.
- Ability to remain composed, focused, and productive in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable attendance and ability to work fully on-site Monday through Friday.
- Ability to successfully complete a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of family law legal assistant or legal secretary experience.
- Experience supporting attorneys handling civil or business litigation matters.
- Proficiency with NetDocuments, eDocs, or similar legal document management systems.
- Experience coordinating complex litigation schedules and trial preparation.
Compensation & Benefits
- $65,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid time off.
- Disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending and health savings account options.
- Free parking.
Apply Today!
If you're an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant seeking a long-term opportunity with an established Dallas law firm, we want to hear from you!
To apply, email your resume to recruiting@imprimis.com
Imprimis Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.