A leading Dallas-based law firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join its Business Litigation Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on complex business litigation matters.

The Legal Assistant will provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys, including preparing and proofreading legal documents and correspondence, tables of contents, and tables of authority, and saving materials to the firm’s document management system. Additional responsibilities include proofreading briefs, docketing case deadlines, filing documents in state and federal courts, and managing calendars and key dates. The role also covers client billing review, attorney time entry and timesheet management, conflict of interest checks, engagement letters and conflict waivers, expense report processing, and coordination of meetings and business travel. The Legal Assistant will also support CLE compliance and business development activities for assigned attorneys.

Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm, with prior litigation experience required. Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, including tables of contents and tables of authority, along with excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential. Flexibility for a later daytime shift, overtime, and occasional trial support is needed.