Legal Assistant

Job ID#: 41438

Legal Assistant needed for Downtown Firm

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, loan agreements, and corporate filings.

• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, docketing, and case deadlines for both litigation and transactional projects.

• Coordinate filings in  state and federal courts , including electronic submissions through  eFileTexas, PACER , and related systems.

• Assist in the preparation of discovery responses, trial binders, witness lists, and exhibits for hearings, mediations, and trials.

• Support due diligence, entity formation, and corporate governance documentation for business clients.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal team members.

• Maintain organized electronic and hard copy files using the firm’s document management system.

• Track attorney time and prepare client billing and expense reports.

• Handle general administrative duties such as scheduling, scanning, and correspondence management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of legal assistant experience , preferably supporting  commercial litigation  or  corporate attorneys .

• Experience in a  law firm environment  required; prior  AmLaw 200 experience preferred.

• Proficiency in  Microsoft Office Suite  (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and  document management systems  (iManage, NetDocuments, or similar).

• Strong knowledge of  state and federal court procedures , including e-filing requirements.

• Excellent communication, proofreading, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.

• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

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