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R. L. Barclay & Associates, LLC

Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation

R. L. Barclay & Associates, LLC, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Our client, a growing Dallas area law firm, has a great opportunity available for an experienced Civil Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of on-the-job experience supporting multiple attorneys in a law firm or legal department.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Knowledge of legal billing software (preferably Aderant) Ability to type at a level of 70 WPM Excellent verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail with superior proofreading abilities Working knowledge of creating and editing legal documents Strong understanding of the county and state court systems Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize and maintain correspondence, document, and computer-based files Provide telephone coverage for team, deliver messages Teleconferencing and arranging conference calls Arranges appointments, coordinate meetings, makes travel arrangements (including flight/hotel reservations), and submits reimbursement requests Perform various support services (e.g., courier deliveries, document processing center assistance, conference room reservations) Work with a variety of assigned attorneys and practice group areas as needed Work on complex organizational charts File on Secretary of State website and determine name availability; E-filing experience necessary Draft formation documents Prepare electronic closing binders Assist with the preparation of private offering documents Arrange attendance for CLE course and keep track of attorney CLE hours Review, correct, and disburse pre-bills and invoices

Please reference job ID #63621.