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LEGAL ASSISTANT / LEGAL SECRETARY
Location: Arlington, TX
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Model: 100% In Office (No Hybrid)
Pay $65,000 - $75,000 per year
OVERVIEW
Mid-size Texas law firm has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Legal Assistant for its Arlington office.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in litigation support. Experience in construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense litigation, or labor and employment law is a plus.
This position will provide hands-on administrative support to one Partner in the Arlington office and remotely support two Partners in the Houston office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Document Preparation & File Management
- Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including correspondence and pleadings
- Organize and maintain electronic files and ensure proper document storage and retrieval
- Organization and management of case files
- Electronic filing of legal documents
Attorney & Practice Support
- Support attorneys and legal staff across multiple practice areas with day-to-day administrative needs
- Apply basic knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and court systems to support workflow processes
- Help attorneys prepare for deadlines, hearings, and arbitrations
- Calendar maintenance in Outlook and Centerbase (the firm's case management system)
Administrative & Operational Support
- Submit conflicts requests to initiate new client and matter files
- Coordinate and schedule travel, meetings, and appointments
- Submit expense reimbursements in a timely manner
- Provide overflow assistance and perform additional administrative and secretarial duties as needed
- General office management tasks, including supply inventory management and answering calls to the main office line
- Assist with other projects as needed
Communication & Collaboration
- Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, and staff
- Work collaboratively across teams while managing competing priorities
- Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma or GED REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience
- Minimum 2-5 years of administrative experience in a law firm required
- Experience in construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense litigation, or labor and employment law is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and court systems
Professional Skills
- Strong organizational, proofreading, and editing skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
BENEFITS
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 137883 when responding to this ad.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000