Litigation Assistant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
• Affixes trial/hearing folders.
• Affixes pleadings and correspondence.
• Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.
• Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Results driven and customer focused.
• Successfully prioritizes and manages multiple work assignments.
• Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical.
• Regular attendance in the office is required as an essential function of the position.

Education And Experience

• Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Prefer some college education and/or paralegal studies.
• Must have one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology.
• Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Work Environment

• This is a hybrid position based in our Dallas, TX office.

Benefits

• Bonus program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement program
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Opportunities for advancement