Project Assistant - Real Estate Litigation at Law Firm in Dallas, TX
Salary Information: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k/profit sharing retirement package.
Job Title: Project Assistant - Real Estate Litigation
Experience: Minimum of three years of litigation experience preferred.
Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Department: Real Estate Litigation
H1: Join our team as a Project Assistant - Real Estate Litigation at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Dallas, TX.
H2: Responsibilities and Requirements for Project Assistant - Real Estate Litigation at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Dallas, TX.
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a national law firm, is seeking a full-time Project Assistant to join their Real Estate Litigation department in their Dallas office.
- This position will involve assisting attorneys in representing condemning authorities and landowners in Texas, with a focus on property acquisition through eminent domain or defending landowners against government acquisition for infrastructure needs.
- The role will consist of both non-billable administrative tasks and billable work.
- Responsibilities include editing and proofreading legal documents, preparing form documents, maintaining checklists and spreadsheets, drafting and formatting legal correspondence, tracking case progress, and conducting internet research to support litigation.
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, finance, real estate, or related fields, and a minimum of three years of litigation experience.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
- The ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks and deadlines is also required.
- This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k/profit sharing retirement package.
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status.
Responsibilities for Project Assistant - Real Estate Litigation at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Dallas, TX:
- Edit and proofread legal documents.
- Assist in the preparation of form documents.
- Maintain checklists and spreadsheets for the condemnation team.
- Draft and format legal correspondence.
- Track case progress throughout the condemnation timeline, ensure delivery of statutorily required mailings, and coordinate and schedule hearing dates, including Special Commissioners’ Hearings.
- Assist in document productions, including compiling, bates labeling, redacting as necessary, and serving same.
- Create and maintain electronic and paper client files and indexes for real estate litigation professionals, including routine filing.
- Perform general office and administrative duties such as collating and assembling documents, accepting and delivering correspondence, photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
- Conduct internet research to support litigation and case preparation.
- Update correspondence files, create and maintain pleading boards, prepare witness notebooks and binders, assemble trial exhibits, and organize records chronologically for hearings, trials and depositions.
- Assist in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.
Requirements for Project Assistant - Real Estate Litigation at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Dallas, TX:
- Bachelor’s Degree completed or nearing completion, preferably in business, finance, real estate, or related fields.
- Minimum of three years of litigation experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively, even under time constraints and interruptions.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to proofread for errors in context, grammar, spelling, and typing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver exceptional client service, demonstrate adaptability, and work well with others in a team setting.
- Ability to work independently and creatively solve problems, while maintaining flexibility to meet the changing needs of attorneys and clients.
- Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills and strong data entry skills are necessary.
- Ability to handle up to 50 active cases, requiring strong time management, discretion, and collaboration in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, photocopiers, scanners, etc.
- Ability to understand legal terminology relating to condemnation and general litigation matters.
- Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position and may require irregular hours.
Join our team as a Project Assistant - Real Estate Litigation at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Dallas, TX and assist our Real Estate Litigation attorneys in representing condemning authorities and landowners throughout Texas. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k/profit sharing retirement package. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three years of litigation experience. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role. Apply today and become a part of our team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a national law firm committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
