Husch Blackwell LLP.
Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist)
Husch Blackwell LLP., Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist)
Job Category
: Administrative Support
Requisition Number
: COMME002719
Posted: December 16, 2025
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations Showing 1 location
Description Husch Blackwell LLP
is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.
At Husch Blackwell, we believe that diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our
Practice Support Team
Specialist
position in our
Dallas, TX
office. This position will work onsite 3 days per week.
The
Practice Support Team
Specialist
is responsible for providing point of contact administrative support to assigned attorneys within our Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Successfully managing multiple projects and priorities including delegating specific duties to other teams. Works in a Practice Support Team of Specialists, sharing overflow responsibility and support to all timekeepers assigned to the team. Communicates effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, visitors, staff, and timekeepers. Demonstrates executive level attention to detail, good grammar, spelling, and proofreading, as well as strong technical and organizational skills. Essential job duties include:
Coordinates all workflow for assigned attorneys, delegating specific task to other teams, including follow up and quality control.
Prepares documents: Types, transcribes, revises, and proofreads legal documents accurately, prioritizes assignments, and meets specific deadlines on projects.
Coordinates schedules: Assists in coordinating timekeeper calendars, and meeting arrangements. Makes travel arrangements and prepares itineraries.
Coordinates accounting administrative functions: Coordinates client billing matters, prepares billing letters and other requested client financial updates; assists attorneys with tracking and monitoring alternative fee arrangements; assists attorneys with automation, tracking and monitoring of matter budgets.
Processes new client/matter intake: Prepares and processes new matter forms, requests conflict checks, and opens new files.
Processes mail: Reviews and routes incoming mail and fax communications. Prepares and processes outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Ensures that all attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are included. Coordinates activities with the Workplace
Services or Administrative Resource Team as needed.
Provides general administrative support: Maintains attorney contacts, tracks requirements and activity related to CLE and memberships.
Works collaboratively in a team: Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and communication with team members and all Firm personnel. Actively participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow. Takes personal responsibility for regularly exchanging information and training tips with team members for maximum job effectiveness.
Effectively uses team software to log and manage workflow.
Shows proficiency in Commercial Litigation law, supporting our Commercial Litigation practice group: e-filing, calendar coordination, document edits, and pleadings.
Other: Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, phones, copiers, facsimiles and typewriters. Copes successfully with demands from timekeepers, remaining calm under pressure. Conducts all business in a confidential manner.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Position Requirements:
3-5 years of legal experience with a heavy focus on Commercial Litigation and trial support.
1-3 years of experience as a high-level executive assistant.
Experience managing a busy executive calendar.
Strong skills in process and information management.
Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.Principal Applicants Only.
#LI-Hybrid #LI-JC1
Qualifications Required
High School Diploma or GED.
3-5 years of legal experience.
Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
Preferred
3-5 years of legal experience with a heavy focus on Commercial Litigation and trial support.
1-3 years of experience as a high-level executive assistant.
Experience managing a busy executive calendar.
Strong skills in process and information management.
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: Administrative Support
Requisition Number
: COMME002719
Posted: December 16, 2025
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations Showing 1 location
Description Husch Blackwell LLP
is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.
At Husch Blackwell, we believe that diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our
Practice Support Team
Specialist
position in our
Dallas, TX
office. This position will work onsite 3 days per week.
The
Practice Support Team
Specialist
is responsible for providing point of contact administrative support to assigned attorneys within our Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Successfully managing multiple projects and priorities including delegating specific duties to other teams. Works in a Practice Support Team of Specialists, sharing overflow responsibility and support to all timekeepers assigned to the team. Communicates effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, visitors, staff, and timekeepers. Demonstrates executive level attention to detail, good grammar, spelling, and proofreading, as well as strong technical and organizational skills. Essential job duties include:
Coordinates all workflow for assigned attorneys, delegating specific task to other teams, including follow up and quality control.
Prepares documents: Types, transcribes, revises, and proofreads legal documents accurately, prioritizes assignments, and meets specific deadlines on projects.
Coordinates schedules: Assists in coordinating timekeeper calendars, and meeting arrangements. Makes travel arrangements and prepares itineraries.
Coordinates accounting administrative functions: Coordinates client billing matters, prepares billing letters and other requested client financial updates; assists attorneys with tracking and monitoring alternative fee arrangements; assists attorneys with automation, tracking and monitoring of matter budgets.
Processes new client/matter intake: Prepares and processes new matter forms, requests conflict checks, and opens new files.
Processes mail: Reviews and routes incoming mail and fax communications. Prepares and processes outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Ensures that all attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are included. Coordinates activities with the Workplace
Services or Administrative Resource Team as needed.
Provides general administrative support: Maintains attorney contacts, tracks requirements and activity related to CLE and memberships.
Works collaboratively in a team: Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and communication with team members and all Firm personnel. Actively participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow. Takes personal responsibility for regularly exchanging information and training tips with team members for maximum job effectiveness.
Effectively uses team software to log and manage workflow.
Shows proficiency in Commercial Litigation law, supporting our Commercial Litigation practice group: e-filing, calendar coordination, document edits, and pleadings.
Other: Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, phones, copiers, facsimiles and typewriters. Copes successfully with demands from timekeepers, remaining calm under pressure. Conducts all business in a confidential manner.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Position Requirements:
3-5 years of legal experience with a heavy focus on Commercial Litigation and trial support.
1-3 years of experience as a high-level executive assistant.
Experience managing a busy executive calendar.
Strong skills in process and information management.
Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.Principal Applicants Only.
#LI-Hybrid #LI-JC1
Qualifications Required
High School Diploma or GED.
3-5 years of legal experience.
Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
Preferred
3-5 years of legal experience with a heavy focus on Commercial Litigation and trial support.
1-3 years of experience as a high-level executive assistant.
Experience managing a busy executive calendar.
Strong skills in process and information management.
#J-18808-Ljbffr