Litigation Administrative Assistant

Role Description

Join our client an AmLaw 100 law firm, as a Litigation Administrative Assistant supporting a growing litigation team in Plano, Texas! This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding practice and provide high-level administrative and litigation support to Partners, Associates, and Paralegals handling complex commercial, civil, and defense litigation matters. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and experienced in law firm litigation support, with a strong understanding of Texas state and federal court procedures.

Rewards

• Join a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 law firm with a strong reputation for excellence.
• Be part of a growing litigation team with the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals on complex litigation matters.
• Build your career within a collaborative, professional, and fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings to ensure critical dates are met.
• Prepare and submit electronic filings in Texas state and federal courts.
• Assist with trial, hearing, discovery, and deposition preparation, including organizing case materials and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare expense reports, and maintain accurate attorney time entries.
• Assist with conflict checks, new matter openings, client file management, billing requirements, and invoice processing.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals regarding deadlines, filings, and assignments.
• Manage competing priorities independently while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Provide additional support for urgent filings, trial preparation, and other time-sensitive litigation needs as required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of administrative or legal support experience within a law firm.
• Hands-on experience with litigation filings in Texas state and federal courts.
• Knowledge of court procedures, electronic filing systems, and litigation-related deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a typing speed of at least 65 words per minute.
• Strong proofreading, written communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with document management, docketing, billing, time-entry, and expense-reporting systems preferred.
• Experience with eviction matters or Indiana court filing procedures is a plus, but not required.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime for urgent filings or trial-related matters.

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.