Construction Litigation Legal Assistant
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LHH is helping a large Texas law firm seek a Construction Litigation Legal Assistant to work on-site at their downtown Dallas office. This candidate will primarily be the litigation support for the Construction Law Team and will be supporting up to 4 individuals.
Benefits:
Salary ranges from $65,000 - $90,000 DOE
Parking is paid for by the firm
Discretionary year-end bonus based on tenure
Employee-only Premiums for Medical Insurance is fully paid for by the firm
JOB REQUIREMENTS
5+ years of on-the-job experience necessary to perform complex administrative duties in a professional setting.
Background in construction litigation , especially with liens
Open to general commercial litigation backgrounds
Must have experience supporting/defending businesses
No personal injury backgrounds
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work across multiple attorney needs
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Team & Structure:
Will directly support 4 individuals
Works within a pod system :
Assigned to a primary group of attorneys
Also supports other attorneys firmwide through a ticketing system (ARC) for overflow tasks
Current open roles due to:
Internal promotion into a paralegal position (growth opportunity)
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Proficient with Microsoft Office software , including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of legal billing software (preferably Aderant)
Ability to type at a level of 70 WPM
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail with superior proofreading abilities
Working knowledge of creating and editing legal documents
Strong understanding of the county and state court systems
Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment
If you meet the requirements for the position, please apply or contact me directly at
Pay Details: $65, to $90, per year
Search managed by: Jamie Stone
- Location:
- Dallas