Job Description

LHH is assisting a mid-size Business Law Firm located in downtown Dallas seek a Business Litigation Legal Assistant. This will be a temp to hire position (until a good fit is determined ). This position requires strong litigation experience from a mid-size to large law firm.

Benefits:

• Hourly pay is $25.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE
• Paid weekly by LHH until hired by firm
• Paid parking
• If hired, standard benefits go into effect on Day 1

Requirements:

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree preferred

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.
• 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.
• Receive clients and visitors . Maintain excellent customer service with clients. Observe confidentiality of attorney/client relationship. Prepare materials for client meetings, update client contact lists, interface with client questions.
• Other duties as needed

Interview process : 1-3 (first HR, 2nd with attorneys, potential 3rd if not all attorneys can be there) Mostly via virtual interview

If you meet the requirements, please apply or contact me at jamie.stone@lhh.com

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