Litigation Legal Assistant (Dallas)

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, has an immediate opening for a Practice Specialist I in our Dallas office.

About the role

Sheppard is hiring an experienced, well-organized Corporate & Securities/Healthcare Transactional Practice Specialist to support attorneys and paralegals in the Firm’s Corporate & Securities practice group. This includes assisting with preparing, editing, and proofreading legal documents, organizing complex transactions, calendar and travel management, case management, and billing/expense support. The position handles multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility. Collaboration with firm personnel at all levels is integral to the role.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, including agreements, corporate filings, and correspondence.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents, such as formation documents, resolutions, and annual reports in various jurisdictions.
• Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the team. Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing.
• Must be available and able to work during core business hours.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new software.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience. A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in Windows 11, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams.
• Experience working with a document management system.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and systems.

Work Environment

• Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up with working in a high-rise building).
• Indoor office work environment in a cubicle or workstation.
• Current Firm policy is hybrid–working in the office a minimum of 4 days per week and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change).
• Overtime may be required as the job duties demand.