Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant Our client, a well established boutique law firm in Plano, Texas, is adding a Litigation Legal Assistant to support two attorneys due to continued growth in litigation volume. This is a full time, 100% onsite direct hire opportunity working within a collaborative, long tenured team that values professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, enjoy working in a fast paced environment, and proactively seek opportunities to assist the team rather than waiting for direction.

Established boutique law firm specializing in property tax litigation

• Provide administrative and litigation support to two attorneys
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, mediators, and court personnel
• Coordinate settlement conferences, mediations, depositions, and other litigation events
• Prepare, file, and electronically file pleadings and legal documents
• Assist with lawsuit filings, discovery, and litigation support throughout the life of a case
• Maintain litigation calendars, docket control orders, and critical deadlines
• Prepare correspondence and monthly matter status reports
• Answer incoming calls and provide general administrative support
• Initially shadow and train under the firm's senior Legal Assistant before assuming additional responsibilities
• Proactively assist other team members as workloads fluctuate

• Prior Legal Assistant experience
• Litigation experience
• Experience managing litigation deadlines and calendars
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow through
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative
• Comfortable working 100% onsite
• Preferred:
  Experience coordinating discovery
• Experience with electronic court filings
• Experience supporting high volume litigation practices
• Property tax law experience is a plus but not required

• 3 weels PTO and Holiday Pay
• Health Benefits 80% paid
• 401k with 5% match
• Company Events and Conferences