Job Title: Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Location: Dallas, TX, 75201

Salary/Payrate: $65K-$85K

Work Environment:  Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 remote)

Term:  Direct Hire

Bachelor’s degree required:  No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a highly regarded Texas law firm, is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to support their Dallas office.



Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized legal support in complex litigation cases
• Draft, format, and edit legal documents with accuracy and consistency
• Manage and organize legal files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with court and firm standards
• Prepare and submit legal filings in accordance with county and state court procedures
• Utilize legal billing software (preferably Aderant) to generate and process invoices
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel and court appearances
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, and internal teams, both verbally and in writing
• Proofread legal documents and correspondence with exceptional attention to detail
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to prepare professional reports and presentations
• Type accurately at a minimum of 70 words per minute to support high-volume documentation needs



Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing administrative duties in a professional legal setting
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and court systems at the county and state levels
• High level of organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines