Legal Secretary

Join a Team of Difference Makers

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national firm has an immediate opening for a full-time Legal Secretary to work in our expanding Dallas, TX Office.

This is a full-time position, competitive salary and benefits package offered. The individual in this role primarily supports attorneys with a busy defense litigation practice, specifically in defending civil litigation matters.

This is a hands-on position that involves working collaboratively with clients and employees of the firm.

Responsibilities

Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc.

and other documents as necessary.

• Transcribes dictation
• Experienced in bankruptcy and Federal court removals
• Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other request for information.
• Assures organization of files including maintenance and management.
• Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case.
• Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates and assists in preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior legal secretary experience supporting litigators in civil defense, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge of area of specialization (civil litigation)
• State and Federal Court filing including E-Filing experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.

Physical Demands

This position is considered to be mostly sedentary and will require the employee to sit for extended periods of time. It will also require the employee to occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

They may engage in bending, stretching, reaching and other motions in the course of a working day. They will be engaged in using office equipment and computers.

They may engage in lifting of supplies and materials up to 20 pounds from time to time.

This job is located primarily in an indoor office environment with varying noise levels. There may be varying degrees of temperature.

The employee may be interrupted from time to time.

A Comprehensive Package

Becoming part of the largest woman and minority-owned law firm in the nation, where creativity, entrepreneurship, and career development are celebrated, means understanding what makes YOU different, and we’re here to treat you as such.

You can look forward to enjoying :

• Excellent benefits, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, paid vacation, life insurance, and a competitive 401(k) match, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• A highly competitive salary, reflective of your skills, experience, and contributions to our firm.

We're looking for enthusiastic candidates who are passionate and eager to make a positive impact in our firm and the communities we serve.

If you're ready to join a team of difference-makers and take your legal career to new heights, we invite you to apply today.

Together, we can shape your future, fast-track your leadership, and create new opportunities for growth and success for all.

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