Labor And Employment Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Position Summary A Dallas law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys in its Labor & Employment litigation practice. This role provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys, as well as assistance to other members of the litigation team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to 4–5 attorneys (partners and associates)
• Manage complex Docketing/calendaring, track deadlines, and maintain matter reminders
• Prepare, format, proofread, and revise legal documents and correspondence
• Sending Teams/Zoom/Outlook invites
• Proofreading / redlining
• Coordinate and process state and federal e-filings
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw
• Communicate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel as needed
• Assist with case management, document organization, and overall litigation support
• Preparing binders (hearings/trial)
• Scheduling court reporters, videographers
• Preparing document productions (bates labeling, redacting as needed)
• Preparing “shells” (discovery requests/responses and other pleadings)
• Administrative duties (submitting conflicts, preparing engagement letters, expense reports)
• Drafting would be helpful

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative litigation team supporting labor and employment matters at a respected Dallas law firm. CSDAL65