Legal Staff Legal Administrator in Dallas, TX

Law Firm

Dallas, TX

Legal Staff Legal Administrator in Dallas, TX

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence, including interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits.
- Arrange law office activities such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers.
- Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses.
- Gather information about legal issues from clients during interviews.
- Manage administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 3 years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting is required.
- Candidates should have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies. A Bachelor's degree is desired.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education.
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a talent for writing and grammar are necessary.

Salary Information:
- The text does not provide specific salary information for the Legal Assistant position.

About the Law Firm:
The law firm is dedicated to helping clients navigate family law matters with compassion, strategy, and excellence. The firm is growing rapidly and is focused on building a team of professionals who are committed to making a difference. The work culture emphasizes collaboration, respect, and teamwork. The firm invests in the continued education and skill development of its team members and takes pride in the positive impact of their work on clients' lives.