Litigation Legal Assistant - Dallas

Position: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Dallas, TX

Schedule: Hybrid (3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote)

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Compensation: $76,000 - $91,000

Firm Overview

Well-established Dallas litigation boutique seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support its busy litigation practice. The firm handles sophisticated litigation matters in state and federal courts, including complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy-related matters, and appellate work.

The legal assistant will primarily support one partner but will also assist the broader litigation team as needed. Firm culture emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, flexibility, and strong interpersonal fit.

Team Structure

Litigation Group

• Approximately 15 litigation attorneys
• 3 Paralegals
• 3 Legal Assistants

Position Summary

Seeking an organized, detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant with prior law firm litigation experience.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Support

• Prepare filings and filing packages
• Create pleading shells

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Court Filings

• State court e-filing
• Federal court e-filing

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Administrative Support

• Attorney calendaring
• Deadline tracking

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Required Experience

Must-Haves

• Prior law firm litigation experience
• State court filing experience

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Nice-to-Haves

• Appellate litigation experience
• Bankruptcy litigation exposure

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Personality / Culture Fit

The firm places a significant emphasis on culture fit.

Seeking someone who is:

• Collaborative
• Team-oriented

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Trial Exposure

• Firm goes to trial approximately 1-2 times per year
• Legal assistants may assist with trial preparation and logistics
• Opportunity for occasional trial involvement

Software Environment

• ProLaw
• iManage
• Relativity
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Insurance

• Fully paid employee medical coverage
• Dental insurance

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Retirement

• 401(k)
• Approximately 4% employer match

Time Off

• 16 PTO days during first two years
• Unused PTO paid out

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Additional Perks

• Paid parking (garage adjacent to office)
• Firm-sponsored lunches twice per month
• Monthly birthday celebrations

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Interview Process

Round 1

• Virtual interview

Round 2

• In-person meeting

Interview Team

• Litigation legal assistants
• Litigation paralegals
• 2-3 litigation partners

Candidate may have opportunities to meet additional team members depending on scheduling and interest.

If you meet the requirements and have the experience, please apply or contact me at jamie.stone@lhh.com

Pay Details: $76,000.00 to $91,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Jamie Stone

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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