Job Description
Job Description
Downs & Stanford, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced litigation legal assistant in our Dallas office. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience managing multiple cases in all aspects from intake through trial. Candidates will be expected to immediately begin working with a variety of cases of all levels of complexity in a fast-paced, high demand environment. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Essential Functions (Varies with each position)
- Manage large caseload with multiple attorneys and team members
- Maintain calendars and docket / maintain and follow-up on deadlines
- Draft pleadings, discovery responses and prepare document production with attorney supervision
- Communicate with clients, claims adjusters, opposing counsel, courts, experts
- Schedule depositions, hearings and mediations
- E-file through eFileTexas and PACER
Qualifications :
Experience with eFiling and PACERDemonstrates a high degree of commitment, honesty and integrity in all aspectsMinimum of 3-5 years of litigation legal experienceAble to work with a team in a collaborative environment or independentlyCritical thinking that displays initiative and adaptabilitySelf-motivated, organized, detail oriented, efficient, hard-workingStrong communication skills, professional, prompt, excellent attendanceTyping 50+ WPM with transcription experience preferredProficient with Windows and Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointKnowledgeable of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome web browsers, PDF compatible software, and related productivity applicationsCompany Description
www.downsstanford.com
Company Description
www.downsstanford.com