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City Staffing

Legal Secretary

City Staffing, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Recruiting Coordinator at City Staffing | 2024 Chicago Tribune #1 Top Workplace This is a fully onsite position in Dallas, Texas.

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : through January 2026, with strong potential for extension or perm placement

Location : fully onsite in Downtown Dallas, Texas

Pay : $35/hour

Schedule : Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm (w/ a 1hr unpaid lunch break)

Our client, a top national defense litigation firm, seeks a Legal Secretary to support 3-4 attorneys within their insurance defense litigation team. This associate will be responsible for calendar management, preparing and e‑filing state and federal documents, performing legal research, and managing case records.

Responsibilities

Draft and send routine correspondence

E‑file court filings in various State and Federal courts

Open new matters / process matters for closing

Document downloading, saving, overall management and organization

Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars

Manage bills for third‑party vendors, prepare check requests and follow up on vendor payments

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Must have 4+ years Defense Litigation experience (insurance defense experience a plus)

Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes

Must be familiar with drafting, preparing, and formatting of pleadings

Experience with filing briefs, TOC and TOA a plus

Must have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courts

Ability to work in a team‑based setting with other legal staff supporting a group of attorneys and provide backup support to all Secretaries when necessary

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast‑paced environment

Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneys

Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women‑owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, or sexual orientation.

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