Legal Administrative Assistant

We are recruiting on a confidential basis for a well established Dallas business law boutique seeking an experienced Civil/Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant. The firm represents businesses and executives in high-stakes commercial disputes and has been repeatedly recognized both for the quality of its litigation practice and for its workplace culture. This is a working litigation desk supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-moving, high-standards environment.The client is a national award winner and has been named to multiple "best places to work" lists.What You Will DoIndependently draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and correspondenceHandle state and federal e-filing, including TexFile/eFileTexas and PACER/CM-ECFManage calendaring, deadlines, and case files across multiple attorneysPrepare TOCs and TOAsSupport trial preparation, including trial notebooks, exhibit organization, and courtroom supportWhat You NeedMinimum 5 years as a litigation legal assistant or paralegalAt least 3 of those years specifically in commercial litigation, meaning breach of contract, business torts, commercial fraud, trade secret and non-compete matters, corporate governance disputes, complex construction disputes, or commercial-level employment disputesConfirmed Texas state and federal e-filing experienceAbility to draft substantive documents with minimal supervisionProficiency with MS Office SuitePlease note the practice area requirement is firm. Backgrounds concentrated in personal injury, plaintiff-side mass tort or class action, insurance defense, high-volume workers' compensation, family law, criminal defense, or immigration are not a match for this particular role.Nice to HaveExperience at a recognized Dallas commercial litigation firm or an AmLaw firm litigation groupAppellate e-filing experienceNetDocuments or Clio proficiencyStable tenure history, which this firm weights heavilySchedule and LocationFully in-person, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, in Uptown Dallas. Work from home eligibility begins after 6 months, up to 3 days per month with attorney approval.Compensation and BenefitsUp to $95,000 depending on experience100% employer paid individual health insurance, with dental and vision optionsMatching 401(k)Employer paid short term disability and life insurancePaid parking and on-site gym accessProfessional development support