Construction Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH is helping a large Texas law firm seek a Construction Litigation Legal Assistant to work on-site at their downtown Dallas office. This candidate will primarily be the litigation support for the Construction Law Team and will be supporting up to 4 individuals.

Benefits:

• Salary ranges from $65,000 - $90,000 DOE
• Parking is paid for by the firm
• Discretionary year-end bonus based on tenure
• Employee-only Premiums for Medical Insurance is fully paid for by the firm

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of on-the-job experience necessary to perform complex administrative duties in a professional setting.
• Background in construction litigation, especially withliens
• Open to general commercial litigation backgrounds
• Must have experience supporting/defending businesses
• No personal injury backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work across multiple attorney needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Team & Structure:

• Will directly support 4 individuals
• Works within a pod system:
• Assigned to a primary group of attorneys
• Also supports other attorneys firmwide through a ticketing system (ARC) for overflow tasks
• Current open roles due to:
• Internal promotion into a paralegal position (growth opportunity)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of legal billing software (preferably Aderant)
• Ability to type at a level of 70 WPM
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with superior proofreading abilities
• Working knowledge of creating and editing legal documents
• Strong understanding of the county and state court systems
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment

If you meet the requirements for the position, please apply or contact me directly at

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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