Litigation Assistant - Dallas, TX

Reporting to the Office Manager or Designee, the Legal Assistant I is responsible for working within the stream of legal operations which can include pre-judgment remedies, judgements, post judgement remedies, and/or logistics process work. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary. - Updates electronic files. - Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System. - Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders. - Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence. - Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system. - Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents. - Other responsibilities as assigned. **Required Skills/Abilities:** - Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position. - Having the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignments. - Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical. - Regular attendance in the office is required as an essential function of the position. **Education and Experience:** Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies. Prefer one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology; however, will provide on the job training. Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required. **Physical Requirements:** - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. - Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects. - Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. - Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times. - Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. **Work Environment:** This is a full office position. **Work Location:** 15660 N Dallas Parkway Suite 350, Dallas, TX 75248 **Benefits:** - Health insurance - Health savings account - Dental - Vision - Life insurance - Long-term disability - Short-term disability - 401(k) Retirement program - 401(k) matching - Employee assistance program - Paid Time Off (PTO) - Employee Referral Program - Volunteer Time Off - Career opportunities 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday