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