What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation position at Polsinelli Opportunities?
At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment, and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!
Polsinelli has a position available for an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary) in their Dallas office, supporting the Litigation practice groups.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Manage files, create TOC and TOA, open new matters as attorneys request, and maintain all relevant document inclusions for the files.
- Manage attorney calendars and travel schedules.
- Assist with billing projects and reviews.
- Responsible for a broad variety of administrative tasks requiring strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with meticulous attention to detail.
- A minimum of 3 years of litigation experience is required.
- Candidates must be versed in Texas State and Federal Court e-filing.
- Must be comfortable acting as an executive assistant dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
Qualified candidates must possess strong initiative, demonstrate an ability to anticipate needs, resolve issues/problems independently, have strong organizational skills, and manage multiple projects/tasks at a time. Other essential requirements for this position include the ability to communicate effectively and professionally to develop rapport with co-workers as well as clients; maintain strong working relationships; exhibit meticulous attention to detail; and possess strong proofreading and typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.