Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

Law Firm

Dallas, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Dallas, TX

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Business Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys.
- Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence; ensure proofreading for accuracy and completeness; save documents to the document management system.
- Proofread and cite-check briefs.
- Docket case deadlines.
- File documents in state and federal courts.
- Maintain document management databases.
- Review, organize, and process client billing in a timely manner.
- Research and respond to requests for information from attorneys and clients.
- Enter attorney time and review and revise timesheets accurately.
- Manage and monitor the calendaring of deadlines and key dates.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings; interact with clients and other contacts.
- Coordinate business travel arrangements.
- Develop and organize both electronic and physical files; maintain efficient organizational systems.
- Prepare conflict of interest checks and open new client files.
- Prepare engagement letters and conflict waivers.
- Coordinate with Audit Committee to prepare audit responses for clients.
- Process expense reports and reimbursement requests.
- Assist assigned attorneys with CLE compliance and business development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm.
- Prior litigation experience is required.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong working knowledge of document management systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Salary Information:
- Pay Type: Salary

This position involves working within the Business Litigation Practice Group at a law firm, offering a variety of administrative and secretarial support to attorneys. The role requires significant experience in legal assistance, particularly in litigation, and demands strong organizational and communication skills. The candidate must be adept at managing multiple tasks and maintaining confidentiality, with a readiness to work overtime as necessary.