Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Labor & Employment
Burnett SpecialistsDallas, TX
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Job Description
Legal Assistant / Paralegal Labor & Employment? Dallas, TX | ? Full-Time | ? $80K$90K (DOE) | ? HybridA well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support its Labor & Employment litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on a variety of employment-related matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Position OverviewThe ideal candidate will have strong litigation support experience, with prior Labor & Employment exposure highly preferred. This role supports multiple attorneys and requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.Key Responsibilities
- Manage docketing and calendaring to ensure deadlines are met
- Prepare, proofread, and redline legal documents and correspondence
- Handle state and federal court filings
- Coordinate meetings, including Teams/Zoom/Outlook invites
- Prepare trial/hearing binders and exhibits
- Schedule court reporters and videographers
- Assist with document production (bates labeling, redactions)
- Prepare discovery shells and other pleadings
- Support administrative tasks including conflicts checks, engagement letters, and expense reports
- Assist with drafting and general litigation support
- 3+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm
- 2+ years of Labor & Employment experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and e-filing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems (iManage preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
- Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office / 1 day remote after 90 days
- Collaborative team supporting 45 attorneys
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