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Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Legal Assistant for various practice groups for a growing firm in Downtown Dallas. The Legal Assistant will provide a wide-range of administrative/secretarial support to assigned attorneys. The ideal candidate will have experience with civil litigation and possess the ability to e-file in state and federal courts. This opportunity is full time, direct hire, and fully on-site.

DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

• Convert handwritten notes or tape dictation into typed documents
• Organize and maintain incoming documents, and computer-based files
• Provide telephone coverage, deliver messages, and arrange conference calls
• Arrange appointments, coordinate meetings, make travel arrangements (including flight/hotel reservations), and submit reimbursement requests
• Review and route incoming mail; perform various support services
• E-file in state and federal courts
• Work with a variety of assigned attorneys and practice group areas as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years' of experience as a Legal Assistant and/or Legal Secretary within a law firm setting
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of legal billing software (preferably Aderant); ability to learn new databases
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with superior proofreading abilities
• Working knowledge of creating and editing legal documents
• E-filing experience necessary
• Strong understanding of the county and state court systems
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment with various attorneys and teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Identity Protection Services
• HSA Employer Contribution
• 401(k)
• PTO

If you are an experience Legal Assistant who is highly motivated, we encourage you to apply!

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