Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation
About The Position
Offit Kurman is seeking a highly skilled labor and employment litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support up to four litigators in its Frisco-based office. The role requires complex litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, client-centered environment. The assistant supports case management and attorney operations, including calendaring, legal document preparation, court filings, client communications, trial preparation, and financial administration. The posting also states that the position requires onsite work and reliable commuting to the Woodlands-based Offit Kurman office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 3 years of administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Required complex litigation experience, including case management, filings, discovery, motion practice, and exhibit preparation.
- Ability to work onsite and reliably commute to the Woodlands-based Offit Kurman office.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to read, review, and route legal documents accurately.
- Strong production skills, including formatting, editing, scanning, and data entry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional client service abilities and a professional, polished demeanor.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), document management systems, and time entry software.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate attorney calendars, including meetings, hearings, court appearances, and travel.
- Draft, proofread, format, and prepare legal documents, including shells, pleadings, discovery materials, and letters.
- Handle new client and matter intake, ensuring proper documentation and timely processing.
- Maintain organized paper and electronic filing systems, pleadings, discovery, and case materials.
- Conduct legal research and assist with state and federal court filings in compliance with local rules and judges' requirements.
- Serve as a primary client contact and oversee court communications, providing professional service.
- Support trial preparation, including binder preparation, exhibit organization, and deadline coordination.
- Process expense reports, reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, and other financial documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with legal and firm standards.
- Collaborate with legal teams to support efficient and proactive case management.
- Perform additional administrative tasks as required to support attorney and firm operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
