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Business Litigation Legal Assistant (DFM #362)

Job Type: Legal Secretary
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Location: Dallas, TX
Company: Confidential
Salary: Competitive salary DOE!

Job Description:

Uptown office of a national law firm is seeking a Business Litigation Legal Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support to various attorneys in a very busy practice area.  These attorneys are seeking a highly professional Litigation Legal Assistant to be their right arm!

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide secretarial and administrative support to various attorneys.
  • Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence; proofread for accuracy and completeness; save documents to the document management system.
  • Proofread briefs.
  • Docket case deadlines.
  • File documents in state and federal courts.
  • Review, organize, and process client billing in a timely manner.
  • Research and respond to requests for information from attorneys and clients.
  • Enter attorney time; 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/reimbursement requests.
  • Assist assigned attorneys with CLE compliance and business development activities.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm.
  • Prior litigation experience 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.
  • Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
  • Able to attend trials as support when needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • The firm provides an excellent benefit package to include a parking allowance.
  • 37.5 hour work week
  • Paid overtime when needed.
  • Beautiful offices in Uptown!
  • This position is onsite.
  • Competitive salary depending upon years of experience!
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