TBG | The Bachrach Group
Legal Assistant – Litigation
Our client, a Fortune 100 law firm, is seeking a seasoned legal assistant to join their dynamic litigation group. This position involves performing a variety of crucial administrative support and word processing duties while exercising sound judgment over work priorities with minimal supervision.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Formatting, editing, and preparing legal documents.
Electronically filing and serving documents with state and federal courts.
Maintaining attorney calendars; scheduling meetings, depositions, and court hearings.
Creating, organizing, and maintaining client files and case documents, including electronic files.
Handling general administrative duties such as travel arrangements, meeting coordination, expense reports, and time entry proactively.
Completing work product according to instructions and within the requested time frame.
Answering phone calls, taking messages, and providing information as appropriate.
Opening and closing files as necessary, handling filing of legal or other administrative materials (physical and electronic), and sending materials to off‑site storage as required.
Attending training classes to stay current with technological advances and software upgrades.
Providing additional back‑up coverage to other professional assistants as needed.
Typing and editing documents quickly and accurately, proofreading for content and typographical errors.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Five or more years of legal secretarial experience required.
Litigation experience preferred.
Special Knowledge
Strong legal and administrative skills, with an ability to multi‑task and perform well under strict deadlines.
Extremely well organized and detail‑oriented.
Familiarity with document management systems is a plus.
Technical Skills
Experience in Microsoft Word (including creating and revising documents) and Outlook required; experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and NetDocs strongly preferred.
Other Qualifications
Must score 40 words per minute with a 2% or lower error rate on the firm’s legal typing test and 76% or higher on the firm’s legal spelling test.
Must understand and maintain confidentiality of the attorney‑client relationship.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Legal Services
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary
Base pay range: $80,000.00–$90,000.00 per year.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Salary may vary based on skills and experience. For more information, please contact your recruiter.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Formatting, editing, and preparing legal documents.
Electronically filing and serving documents with state and federal courts.
Maintaining attorney calendars; scheduling meetings, depositions, and court hearings.
Creating, organizing, and maintaining client files and case documents, including electronic files.
Handling general administrative duties such as travel arrangements, meeting coordination, expense reports, and time entry proactively.
Completing work product according to instructions and within the requested time frame.
Answering phone calls, taking messages, and providing information as appropriate.
Opening and closing files as necessary, handling filing of legal or other administrative materials (physical and electronic), and sending materials to off‑site storage as required.
Attending training classes to stay current with technological advances and software upgrades.
Providing additional back‑up coverage to other professional assistants as needed.
Typing and editing documents quickly and accurately, proofreading for content and typographical errors.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Five or more years of legal secretarial experience required.
Litigation experience preferred.
Special Knowledge
Strong legal and administrative skills, with an ability to multi‑task and perform well under strict deadlines.
Extremely well organized and detail‑oriented.
Familiarity with document management systems is a plus.
Technical Skills
Experience in Microsoft Word (including creating and revising documents) and Outlook required; experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and NetDocs strongly preferred.
Other Qualifications
Must score 40 words per minute with a 2% or lower error rate on the firm’s legal typing test and 76% or higher on the firm’s legal spelling test.
Must understand and maintain confidentiality of the attorney‑client relationship.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Legal Services
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary
Base pay range: $80,000.00–$90,000.00 per year.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Salary may vary based on skills and experience. For more information, please contact your recruiter.
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