Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Litigation Legal Assistant - Appellate

Location : Dallas, TX

Industry : Legal

Pay : $75,000 - $87,000 (flexibility up to $90,000)

About Our Client :

Addison Group is partnering with a prestigious law firm in Dallas known for its excellence in client service and community involvement.

They are experiencing growth and are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide essential support to their legal team.

Job Description :

This role involves assisting attorneys in various capacities, ensuring smooth operations within a fast-paced legal environment.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in litigation support, e-filing, and document preparation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide administrative support to one senior attorney, one non-equity attorney, and one junior attorney, with the potential to add another junior attorney.
• Manage e-filing processes for both state and federal cases.
• Prepare and format legal documents, including appellate briefs and correspondence.
• Assist with scheduling, meetings, hearings, and trials, including the preparation of case notebooks and managing client billing.
• Collaborate with fellow legal assistants to foster a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Utilize MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook, to perform daily tasks efficiently.

Qualifications :

• Strong knowledge of appellate procedures specific to Texas.
• 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant, with a focus on litigation.
• Experience in trial support is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with document management systems like iManage and Acrobat Pro is a plus.

Additional Details :

• Onsite position for the first 90 days, transitioning to a hybrid schedule with one remote day assigned weekly.
• Work hours will be coordinated with the attorneys you support (8 AM - 5 PM or 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 30 PM).
• Business professional dress code is required.
• Background check and reference checks are part of the onboarding process.

Perks :

• Competitive salary with discretionary year-end bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including full coverage of employee health insurance premiums.
• Opportunities for professional development and a supportive company culture.

If you're interested in joining a dynamic legal team and have the required experience, please apply with your updated resume.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.