Legal Secretary | Business & Civil Litigation
North Dallas / Addison, TX
Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | In-Office
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Join a Respected Dallas Litigation Firm
A well-established North Dallas law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy Business and Civil Litigation attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and enjoys being an essential part of a successful litigation team.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess exceptional typing and document production skills, and have experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.
Responsibilities
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Provide administrative and litigation support to a Business/Civil Litigation attorney
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Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
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Electronically file documents in Texas state courts and, ideally, federal courts
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Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, hearings, and appointments
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Organize and maintain electronic client files within the firm's document management system
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Coordinate incoming and outgoing legal documents
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Assist with document production, scanning, and file organization
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Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal staff
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Perform general administrative and legal secretarial duties as assigned
Qualifications
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3+ years of Legal Secretary experience in a litigation environment
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Experience supporting Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, or Commercial Litigation attorneys
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Strong Texas state court e-filing experience required
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Federal court e-filing experience strongly preferred
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Excellent typing, formatting, and proofreading skills
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Experience managing attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
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Familiarity with legal document management systems
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Strong Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office skills
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Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
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Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting multiple attorneys
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Federal court filing experience (PACER/CM-ECF)
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Experience working in a mid-sized or larger law firm
Compensation & Benefits
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$25.00-$30.00 per hour, depending on experience
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Temp-to-Hire opportunity
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Opportunity to join a respected and growing litigation practice
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Professional, collaborative work environment
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Potential for long-term permanent employment with comprehensive benefits upon hire
Why This Opportunity?
If you're an experienced Legal Secretary who enjoys litigation, takes pride in producing polished legal work, and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a highly respected North Dallas law firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for immediate interviews.
