Legal Assistant/Secretary

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY  Location: Arlington, TX Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Work Model: 100% In Office (No Hybrid) Pay• $65,000 - $75,000 per yearOVERVIEW Mid-size Texas law firm has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Legal Assistant for its Arlington office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in litigation support. Experience in construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense litigation, or labor and employment law is a plus. This position will provide hands-on administrative support to one Partner in the Arlington office and remotely support two Partners in the Houston office.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Document Preparation & File Management• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including correspondence and pleadings• Organize and maintain electronic files and ensure proper document storage and retrieval• Organization and management of case files• Electronic filing of legal documentsAttorney & Practice Support• Support attorneys and legal staff across multiple practice areas with day-to-day administrative needs• Apply basic knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and court systems to support workflow processes• Help attorneys prepare for deadlines, hearings, and arbitrations• Calendar maintenance in Outlook and Centerbase (the firm's case management system)Administrative & Operational Support• Submit conflicts requests to initiate new client and matter files• Coordinate and schedule travel, meetings, and appointments• Submit expense reimbursements in a timely manner• Provide overflow assistance and perform additional administrative and secretarial duties as needed• General office management tasks, including supply inventory management and answering calls to the main office line• Assist with other projects as neededCommunication & Collaboration• Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, and staff• Work collaboratively across teams while managing competing priorities• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactionsQUALIFICATIONS Education• High school diploma or GED REQUIRED• Bachelor's degree preferred Experience• Minimum 2-5 years of administrative experience in a law firm required Technical Skills• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and court systems Professional Skills• Strong organizational, proofreading, and editing skills with attention to detail and accuracy• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment• Ability to work independently and as part of a team• Ability to handle confidential information with discretionBENEFITS Benefits• 401(k)• 401(k) Matching• Dental Insurance• Flexible Schedule• Health Savings Account (HSA)• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)• Health Insurance• Life Insurance• Vision Insurance• Paid Time Off CSDAL65