Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Temporary Litigation Legal Practice Assistant for a long-term contract opportunity in Dallas, TX. This is an immediate need with an anticipated duration of approximately three months and the potential for extension. This position is 100% onsite.
The Litigation Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and legal professionals, assisting with all phases of litigation, including court filings, discovery, trial preparation, billing, and client communications. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced legal support professional with strong litigation knowledge and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include:
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Preparing, proofreading, and filing legal documents in both State and Federal courts, including electronic filings.
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Assisting with discovery, trial preparation, correspondence, binders, and other litigation-related materials.
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Managing attorney calendars, contacts, travel arrangements, expense reports, and file maintenance.
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Opening new matters, coordinating conflict checks, and supporting business development initiatives.
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Entering attorney time and costs in timekeeping and billing systems.
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Preparing, reviewing, and processing client invoices while ensuring compliance with client billing requirements.
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Partnering with billing and administrative teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
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Coordinating workflow and communications with attorneys, clients, vendors, and internal departments.
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Providing administrative support on complex and deadline-driven projects.
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Assisting with overflow work and collaborating with the broader legal support team as needed.
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 5 years of experience providing administrative support within a law firm or professional services environment.
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Strong litigation experience required, including substantial knowledge of State and Federal court procedures and filing requirements.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to confidentiality.
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Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
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Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
What We're Looking For:
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An experienced litigation legal assistant who thrives in a busy litigation practice.
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Someone who can work independently with minimal supervision while anticipating attorney needs.
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A professional who takes ownership of their work and consistently delivers exceptional support and client service.
For immediate consideration please submit your resume in Word format. We look forward to working with you!
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
We look forward to working with you.
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