Legal Assistant

This prestigious downtown Dallas law firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice in Dallas, Texas. This position is well suited for someone who can keep case activity organized, manage filings and deadlines with precision, and communicate confidently with clients, attorneys, and court personnel. The ideal candidate brings strong civil litigation support experience and can help move matters forward through careful document handling, scheduling, and day-to-day case coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, file, and distribute court documents through appropriate electronic filing and service systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct initial intake with prospective clients, review matters for conflicts, and help identify inquiries that do not align with case criteria or firm guidelines.
• Draft routine legal documents and basic proposed orders for attorney review and finalization.
• Assemble discovery requests and response materials, organize supporting information, and prepare documents for attorney objections and substantive edits.
• Format pleadings, briefs, and appellate submissions to meet court-specific rules and filing standards.
• Maintain both electronic and manual calendars, track hearings and deadlines, and create case timelines based on pleadings, notices, and court orders.
• Monitor open tasks, follow up on outstanding items, and keep attorneys informed of approaching deadlines or incomplete work.
• Apply Bates numbering, perform redactions when needed, and coordinate the service of discovery materials and other case documents.
• Communicate with court personnel regarding scheduling, hearing availability, and procedural requirements, while also serving as a reliable point of contact for clients. You have the ability to make this job your very own job by emailing your resume directly to -- rosemarie.jones<at>roberthalf,.<com>
• At least 3 years of experience in a legal assistant role supporting litigation matters.
• Demonstrated experience with civil litigation procedures, including filings, service, discovery support, and deadline management.
• Strong working knowledge of electronic filing platforms and court submission requirements.
• Ability to prepare accurate, court-ready documents, including appellate formatting.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage calendars, timelines, and multiple active matters at once.
• Clear and effective communication skills for working with attorneys, clients, and court staff.
• Experience supporting commercial, business, defense, construction, employment, or other complex litigation matters is highly valued.
• Familiarity with NetDocs is a plus.

Small steps make big things happen. You deserve every happiness. Call Rosie Jones at 214-999-0909