Title: White Collar & Tax Litigation Legal Assistant
Role Type: Full-time, Onsite
Location: Dallas
Candidate Profile:
- Ideal experience:
- Background in white collar and/or tax litigation (meadows collier type of background)
- May be open to general business commercial litigation backgrounds
- No personal injury plaintiff backgrounds
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work across multiple attorney needs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Team & Structure:
- Will directly support 4 individuals
- Works within a pod system:
- Assigned to a primary group of attorneys
- Also supports other attorneys firmwide through a ticketing system (ARC) for overflow tasks
- Current open roles due to:
- Internal promotion into a paralegal position (growth opportunity)
Culture & Environment:
- Fully onsite position ??? 40-hour workweek
- Schedule varies slightly by team (common shifts: 8???5 or 8:30???5:30)
- Collaborative, no-ego culture:
- ???No jerk??? policy ??? attorneys are respectful and inclusive
- Team players ??? staff and attorneys support each other across offices
- No silos between attorneys, staff, and operations ??? everyone contributes
- Firmwide camaraderie is emphasized:
- Monthly activities, wellness events, and inclusive firm gatherings
- Casual, welcoming office environment with low turnover
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 DOE
- Parking: Paid by the firm (lot is very close but not underneath the building)
Medical Insurance:
- Employee-only premiums fully covered by the firm
- High-deductible plan
- Monthly HSA contribution of $250 by firm (begins Day 1)
- Dental Insurance:
- Employee-only premiums covered (basic plan)
Profit Sharing:
- 3% of salary contributed from Day 1 (vesting schedule applies)
Bonus:
- Discretionary, year-end bonus based on tenure
- Wellness & Culture Perks:
- Regular staff events and social gatherings
- Firm-wide inclusivity ??? events are for everyone, not just attorney
JOB REQUIREMENTS
5+ years of on-the-job experience necessary to perform complex administrative duties in a professional setting.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of legal billing software (preferably Aderant)????
- Ability to type at a level of 70 WPM
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail with superior proofreading abilities
- Working knowledge of creating and editing legal documents
- Strong understanding of the county and state court systems
- Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize and maintain correspondence, document, and computer-based files
- Provide telephone coverage for team, deliver messages
- Teleconferencing and arranging conference calls
- Arranges appointments, coordinate meetings, makes travel arrangements (including flight/hotel reservations), and submits reimbursement requests
- Perform various support services (e.g., courier deliveries, document processing center assistance, conference room reservations)
- Work with a variety of assigned attorneys and practice group areas as needed
- Work on complex organizational charts
- E-filing in state and federal courts experience necessary
- Draft legal documents (including white collar and tax litigation specific documents and filings)
- Prepare electronic closing binders
- Assist with the preparation of private offering documents
- Arrange attendance for CLE course and keep track of attorney CLE hours
- Review, correct, and disburse pre-bills and invoice
If you meet the requirements and have the experience, please apply or contact me at
[email protected]
Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jamie Stone
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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