Legal Assistant - Business Litigation

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This Texas-based law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Business Litigation Practice Group in the Fort Worth office. The advertised pay range is $80,000.00 – $ per year
; actual compensation will be based on skills and experience.

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys.
• Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence; proofread for accuracy and completeness; save documents to the document management system.
• Review and proofread legal briefs.
• Docket case deadlines and file documents in state and federal courts.
• Review, organize, and process client billing in a timely manner.
• Research and respond to requests for information from attorneys and clients.
• Enter attorney time; review and revise timesheets accurately.
• Manage and monitor the calendaring of deadlines and key dates.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings; interact with clients and other contacts.
• Coordinate business travel arrangements.
• Develop and organize electronic and physical files; maintain efficient organizational systems.
• Prepare conflict of interest checks and open new client files.
• Prepare engagement letters and conflict waivers.
• Coordinate with Audit Committee to prepare audit responses for clients.
• Process expense reports/reimbursement requests.
• Assist assigned attorneys with CLE compliance and business development activities.
• Oversee office operations, including managing supplies, coordinating administrative processes, and ensuring a well‑organized and efficient work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm.
• Prior litigation experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong working knowledge of document management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format, referencing job code 136374.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Administrative;
Law Practice and Legal Services