We are currently seeking a proactive Litigation Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys in our Frisco Office.
The ideal candidate is highly organized and pays close attention to detail; has the ability to juggle deadlines in a fast-paced environment; can work with or without supervision; is able to manage multiple projects and prioritize; possesses strong writing and communication skills; understands proofreading is crucial.
Qualifications
· Litigation Assistant (5+ years)
· Experience filing in both state and federal courts
· Experience with commerical/business litigation and the associated deadlines (3+ years)
· Experience with preparing records, assembling exhibits, pleadings, summarizing transcripts, discovery, and trial preparation.
· Experience drafting and responding to standard discovery demands (interrogatories, requests to produce documents, etc.
)
· Strong computer skills: proficient in MS Office Suite and document management systems.
· Professional, clear and effective communication both written and verbal is a must.
· Organized and detail oriented
· Able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands
· Proficient in Texas e-filing (Collin, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties)
· Able to calculate, calendar and communicate deadlines
Responsibilities
· Communicate with current and prospective clients, screening calls setting up initial phone interviews.
· Assist with entering time, biling edits, sending out bills and working with accounting to resolve billing issues.
· Draft correspondence, pleadings, summons, affidavits, interrogatories and other discovery requests, motions, briefs; file with court and execute service.
Preparation and service of subpoenas.
· Organize case files; maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; establish chronology of facts; coordinate document productions; organize and handle exhibits and/or privilege logs
· Contact external sources to retrieve, review and analyze information
· Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources for case information
· Calendar management for multiple attorneys; hearings, deadlines and other relevant dates
Scheef & Stone, L.
L.
P.
(“the firm”) is an equal opportunity employer.
It is a fundamental policy of the firm not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Education:
* Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
* Legal Assistance: 5 years (Required)
* Commerical/Business Litigation: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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