Legal Assistant (Business Litigation)

Location: Dallas, TX – Onsite
Practice Area: Business Litigation

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Legal Assistant to support a business litigation practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and takes genuine ownership of their attorney’s docket and client matters.

The ideal candidate brings experience supporting litigation in a professional, high-quality practice setting (rather than high-volume, form-driven environments) and demonstrates strong judgment, initiative, and adaptability.

This position will initially support a single attorney while also serving as a flexible resource for other attorneys across the firm as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Case Support

• E-file and serve pleadings and other court filings in state and federal courts
• Draft basic orders and assist with preparation of routine filings
• Prepare, organize, and format discovery requests and responses for attorney review
• Bates label, redact (as requested), and serve discovery materials
• Format briefs and appendices for appellate filings
• Create case timelines and organize key documents for attorney use

Client Intake & Communication

• Screen potential new clients and conduct conflict checks
• Exercise sound judgment in declining matters that fall outside established criteria (e.g., case type, value thresholds)
• Communicate professionally with clients throughout the lifecycle of a matter

Docket & Practice Management

• Maintain and manage attorney calendar (digital and physical systems)
• Proactively track deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks
• Serve as a checkpoint for unfinished or upcoming work
• Coordinate with court staff to schedule hearings and confirm procedural requirements

General Support & Collaboration

• Act as a float/fill-in resource for other attorneys and staff during absences
• Assist across matters as workload demands shift
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support firm-wide operations

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting litigation attorneys, preferably in business or commercial litigation
• Strong familiarity with court procedures, filing requirements, and discovery processes
• Experience with e-filing systems, document management, and legal software tools
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional judgment and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and anticipate attorney needs

Preferred (but not required):

• Experience with appellate brief formatting
• Experience managing client intake and conflict processes

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive, accountable team member who takes ownership of their attorney’s docket and client matters
• Someone who values quality, precision, and thoughtful legal work over high-volume, template-driven processes
• A flexible professional who can adapt to changing priorities and support multiple attorneys as needed
• A team player who is willing to step in where needed and “roll with the flow” as the firm grows