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Winstead PC · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant - Business Litigation - Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Winstead PC is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their Business Litigation Practice Group in the Fort Worth office. The role involves providing secretarial and administrative support to attorneys, preparing legal documents, managing case deadlines, and overseeing office operations.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Merilee Contreras

Responsibilities

Provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys

Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence; proofread for accuracy and completeness; save documents to the document management system

Review and proofread legal 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 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

Oversee office operations, including managing supplies, coordinating administrative processes, and ensuring a well-organized and efficient work environment

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal assistant experienceLitigation experienceMS Office SuiteDocument management systemsDiscretionVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailOrganizational abilitiesInterpersonal skillsTeamwork skills

Required

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

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

Company

Winstead PC

Winstead is a leading Texas-based law firm with national practices serving clients across the country.

Founded in 1973

Austin, Texas, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.winstead.com

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