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Robert Half Litigation Legal Assistant in Dallas, Texas
Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Litigation Legal Assistant in Dallas, Texas. This role involves assisting attorneys in the legal industry, specifically in the preparation, filing, and service of legal documents. The workplace is fast-paced and requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities:
• Assist attorneys in drafting correspondence and pleadings, ensuring their accurate preparation and filing.
• Conduct electronic filing of documents in federal and state courts while ensuring strict adherence to court rules and deadlines.
• Undertake management of calendars, which includes scheduling hearings, depositions, and client meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, courts, opposing counsel, and clients.
• Handle both incoming and outgoing correspondence related to litigation matters.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files, including discovery, pleadings, and other related documents.
• Support attorneys during trial preparation, which includes preparing exhibits, trial binders, and organizing witness materials.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant case materials when necessary.
• Communicate professionally with clients to provide updates on case status and respond to inquiries.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and answering phones as required.
• Utilize skills in Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS), Case Management Software, CompuLaw, Billing Functions, Calendar Management, Claim Administration, Client Relations, Communication, and e-Filing. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years experience in a litigation legal assistant role or similar position within the legal industry
• Proficiency in Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS)
• Experience with Case Management Software and CompuLaw
• Demonstrated ability to handle billing functions
• Expertise in calendar management and claim administration
• Strong client relations skills and excellent communication abilities
• Prior experience with e-filing and handling legal documents electronically
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
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