Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting · 2 weeks ago
Legal Assistant - Business Litigation
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expBurnett Specialists Staffing is a reputable Texas-based law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Business Litigation Practice Group in Fort Worth. The role involves providing secretarial and administrative support to attorneys, preparing legal documents, managing case deadlines, and ensuring efficient office operations.
EmploymentRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Jessica Maria Maittre
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
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
Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting
We are Texas’ largest employee-owned staffing & placement agency set apart by our award-winning and innovative services, outstanding staff tenure, multiple skill specializations, and diversity vendor status.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sue Burnett
President and Founder
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