Legal Secretary; Dallas

Walters Balido & Crain, a civil litigation and insurance defense firm, is seeking to hire a full-time experienced Legal Secretary for its Dallas office. We are looking for someone who works well individually and as part of a legal team. You must be willing to go above and beyond to successfully meet the unique needs of our firm. Candidate must be detail-oriented, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic, and team-oriented.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. This position plays an intricate role in the day-to-day operations.

Candidate must be within 25 miles of 75231.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Case management
• Legal document preparation
• Proofing and formatting documents
• Speaking with clients and various courts
• Heavy Scheduling/Calendaring - depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and trials (scheduling proficiency is imperative)
• Assisting with discovery and document production
• Work hand-in-hand with attorneys on case planning, development, and management
• Review and summarize information relevant to the case obtained through discovery requests, depositions, and records
• Responding to unique attorney needs

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Law firm experience (3+ years preferred)
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, be detail-oriented, hard-working, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and have a determination to "figure it out."
• Excellent communication skills, typing skills, computer skills, interpersonal skills, and professional appearance
• Active knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure as well as knowledge and experience in preparing basic legal documents and pleadings
• Electronically file in Federal and State courts

Confidentiality in all discussions and negotiations will be maintained.

Walters, Balido & Crain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.