Legal Secretary

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Outstanding benefits! Ready for something new? A dynamic uptown Dallas law firm in beautiful new office seeking a Legal Secretary for their Dallas office. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a minimum of 5 years of law firm experience. Competitive pay, great location and benefits and an opportunity to join a firm and grow your career!

*Client pays 100% of employee healthcare premium and 50% for dependents and a 5% match on the 401K!

What you will do:

• Format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, scan, and transmit legal documents
• Maintain legal files (paper & electronic), coordinate and file documents in designated order, as well as prepare, proofread and process legal and administrative correspondence
• Process time entry, open new matters, draft engagement letters and audit responses, make travel arrangements, process reimbursement expenses, maintain calendar, prepare agendas, review and preparation of billing invoices, and other administrative duties as needed
• eFiling – State and Federal
• Create pleading and discovery binders, index, file and coordinate case documents
• Editing Contracts
• Conduct background checks and FOIA requests
• Use docketing/calendaring department to track court and filing deadlines

What you need:

• 5+ years of legal secretary/assistant experience in a law firm
• Knowledge of litigation e-filings and trial procedures, federal, and Texas court procedures
• Strong administrative, technical and social skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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