LHH is assisting a litigation law firm in downtown Dallas seek a Temp to Hire Litigation Legal Assistant.

Support 4-5 Litigation Attorneys

Benefits:

• $25 - 38.00 per hour DOE
• Parking paid for by Employer
• Once hired, standard benefits start Day 1

Responsibilities:

• Provide a full range of administrative support to multiple attorneys in the Litigation Section.
• Work independently, be very detail-oriented, meet deadlines, and ensure nothing is missed.
• Maintain clear lines of communication with the team and work well with others.
• Prepare draft documents such as briefs, complaints, motions, subpoenas, and summonses using firm templates and information from attorneys.
• Coordinate multi-documents for filing, formatting as appropriate for each court (consistent with litigation filing requirements). E-file in both State and Federal courts, as needed.
• Enter and maintain all case information in Court Alert (dates, reminders, etc.).
• Prepare notebooks, binders, exhibits, and other documentation as needed.
• Open new client/matter files and run conflict checks in coordination with the New Business Intake team.
• Organize and maintain all documents in the document management system. Maintain documents in an efficient and effective manner.
• Coordinate document management with either Litigation Support Managers or by saving to the appropriate file management location.
• Proofread documents for grammar, punctuation, syntax, and formatting consistency.
• Manage calendar and assist timekeepers in meeting deadlines. Apprise timekeeper(s) of responsibilities in advance of commitment, as needed.
• Coordinate conferences and meetings, including conference room scheduling, video conferencing scheduling, coordinating meals, and preparing materials, as necessary.
• Handle billing process under the guidance of the attorney, including time entry and billing memos. Ensure timekeepers' time entry is closed in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience required. Mid-to-large size firm preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), document management systems (NetDocs), billing software (Carpe Diem), and expense software (Chrome River).
• Solid experience working in ECF and Texas state e-filing systems. Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures.
• Ability to prepare complex documents using advanced word processing features including styles, section formatting, merge, tables, redlining, cross-referencing, indices, table of contents, table of authorities, etc.
• Strong attention to detail, proofreading skills, organizational skills, and ability to manage time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate well in a team.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and to perform with a high level of accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a quality work product, balancing workload, and meeting deadlines.
• Above average customer service skills with a willingness to help others.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance