Temporary Litigation Legal Assistant

Dallas Premiere Full-Service Business Law Firm!

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Jeana Patel
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Salary: $30 - $39 per hour

A bit about us:

Jobot is proud to partner with a top Dallas full service firm that is seeking a temporary litigation legal assistant to join it's growing team. The firm offers a full range of services and has been recognized as a "Top Place to Work" by the Dallas Morning News!

Why join us?

Highly rated law firm!

Job Details

Job Details:

Supports attorneys managing a high-volume litigation docket, handling legal, secretarial, and office duties including document prep, calendaring, trial/hearing prep, billing, and electronic file management. Reports to HR.

Responsibilities

Calendar deadlines; file/serve documents in state and federal court; open new matters
Draft, edit, and format pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and legal correspondence
Manage attorney calendars (meetings, depositions, hearings, trial dates, travel)
Process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests
Liaise with clients and vendors
Enter attorney time and assist with client billing

Qualifications

Familiarity with TX state/federal civil procedure and e-filing
80+ wpm typing; strong computer skills (scanning, e-filing)
Self-starter; works well under deadline pressure with minimal supervision
Strong organization, time management, and communication skills
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Acrobat, and a document management system (e.g., iManage); Best Authority experience a plus
Excellent proofreading skills

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