Choice Specialists · 2 weeks ago
Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expChoice Specialists is seeking a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant responsible for providing administrative support in a legal environment. The role involves organizing case files, scheduling hearings, and performing various word processing duties with minimal supervision.
EmploymentHuman ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Regan Jackson
Responsibilities
Formatting, editing, and preparing legal documents
Electronically filing and serving documents with state and federal courts
Maintaining attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions and court hearings
Creating, organizing, and maintaining client files and case documents, including electronic files
Handles general administrative duties such as travel arrangements, meeting coordination, expense reports, time entry in a proactive manner
Completes work product according to instructions and within the requested time frame
Answers phone calls, take messages, and provide information as appropriate
Opens and closes files as necessary, promptly handles the filing of legal or other administrative materials (physical and electronic) and sends materials to off-site storage as necessary
Attends training classes to keep up to date with technological advances and software upgrades
Provides additional back-up coverage to other Professional Assistants as needed
Types and edits documents quickly and accurately, proofreading for content and typographical errors
Utilizes firm technology (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, NetDocs) effectively
Qualification
Required
Strong legal and administrative skills
Ability to multi-task and perform well under strict deadlines
Formatting, editing, and preparing legal documents
Electronically filing and serving documents with state and federal courts
Maintaining attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions and court hearings
Creating, organizing, and maintaining client files and case documents, including electronic files
Handles general administrative duties such as travel arrangements, meeting coordination, expense reports, time entry in a proactive manner
Completes work product according to instructions and within the requested time frame
Answers phone calls, take messages, and provide information as appropriate
Opens and closes files as necessary, promptly handles the filing of legal or other administrative materials (physical and electronic) and sends materials to off-site storage as necessary
Attends training classes to keep up to date with technological advances and software upgrades
Provides additional back-up coverage to other Professional Assistants as needed
Types and edits documents quickly and accurately, proofreading for content and typographical errors
Utilizes firm technology (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, NetDocs) effectively
Three years legal secretarial experience required
Preferred
Litigation experience preferred
Company
Choice Specialists
Choice Specialists is a staffing agency specializing in recruitment, hiring, and placement solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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