Thompson & Horton LLP
Thompson and Horton LLP seeks a full-time legal assistant located in Dallas to join our team. This position will be responsible for performing a variety of legal administrative tasks to support our attorneys. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be well organized, and be highly motivated.
Essential Functions
Answers and directs telephone calls promptly, taking messages and following up when necessary
Prepares and tracks packages and mail sent using best delivery method
Calendars applicable deadlines and monitors all attorney calendars daily, while keeping up to date with upcoming deadlines
Provides files and other materials necessary for any attorney meetings, court appearances, etc.
Initiates communication with attorneys regarding due date(s) for important assignment(s) and when such assignments will be completed
Files documents and ensures that all filing is up-to-date and in the appropriate placement
Assists with document production and files documents with federal and state courts as requestedDownloads filed documents and exhibits and timely saves them to our document management system
Creates templates, table of authority/contents upon request
Coordinates all arrangements for attorney travel (when necessary)
Prepare and submit expense reports for attorneys
Assists with billing tasks, including prebill edits
Inputs time as necessary, with accuracy, and within set deadlines
Accurately and timely prepares binders for interviews, depositions, hearings, and trial
Undertakes file management - opening, closing, and retrieval of client files and highly confidential case files under supervision of an attorney
Prepares formal correspondence and letters on Firm letterhead
Manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines
Coordinates conference registrations on as-needed basis
Requirements
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a legal assistant or executive assistant role
Working knowledge of: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Parking
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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Essential Functions
Answers and directs telephone calls promptly, taking messages and following up when necessary
Prepares and tracks packages and mail sent using best delivery method
Calendars applicable deadlines and monitors all attorney calendars daily, while keeping up to date with upcoming deadlines
Provides files and other materials necessary for any attorney meetings, court appearances, etc.
Initiates communication with attorneys regarding due date(s) for important assignment(s) and when such assignments will be completed
Files documents and ensures that all filing is up-to-date and in the appropriate placement
Assists with document production and files documents with federal and state courts as requestedDownloads filed documents and exhibits and timely saves them to our document management system
Creates templates, table of authority/contents upon request
Coordinates all arrangements for attorney travel (when necessary)
Prepare and submit expense reports for attorneys
Assists with billing tasks, including prebill edits
Inputs time as necessary, with accuracy, and within set deadlines
Accurately and timely prepares binders for interviews, depositions, hearings, and trial
Undertakes file management - opening, closing, and retrieval of client files and highly confidential case files under supervision of an attorney
Prepares formal correspondence and letters on Firm letterhead
Manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines
Coordinates conference registrations on as-needed basis
Requirements
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a legal assistant or executive assistant role
Working knowledge of: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Parking
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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