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Legal Assistant

Downs & Stanford, P.C.Dallas, TX, US
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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 PACER
  • Demonstrates a high degree of commitment, honesty and integrity in all aspects
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation legal experience
  • Able to work with a team in a collaborative environment or independently
  • Critical thinking that displays initiative and adaptability
  • Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, efficient, hard-working
  • Strong communication skills, professional, prompt, excellent attendance
  • Typing 50+ WPM with transcription experience preferred
  • Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledgeable of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome web browsers, PDF compatible software, and related productivity applications
  • Company Description

    www.downsstanford.com

    Company Description

    www.downsstanford.com

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