Legal Administrative Assistant

Clark Hill PLC. is seeking an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant for the Fidelity / Surety and Coverage Practice Group in its Collin County (Frisco) office. A minimum of 3 years of Litigation experience is required. Fidelity / Surety a plus. This position reports to the Office Manager, as well as assigned attorneys, and is responsible for providing the requisite legal secretarial and administrative support (clerical) needs in a team environment of assigned attorneys; preparation of letters, memos, pleadings and other documentation as required; entering conflict information into the system for the purpose of running conflict checks for new clients as well as preparation of supporting documentation; file pleadings, electronically or otherwise, with the appropriate court systems; docketing of dates into a central docketing system; making travel arrangements; preparing expense reimbursement documentation; providing documentation, as required, to clients. This position provides assistance to attorneys predominantly in the litigation area.

Essential Job Functions

• Strong skill using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, legal billing and document management programs (iManage).
• Well versed in both federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court
• Format and proofread pleadings, letters, memos, and other documents.
• Open and close new matters, including conflicts submission.
• Schedule meetings, arrange for conference rooms and related logistics for meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars; plan and schedule conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel arrangements.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or requested (as needed) by the Office Manager, attorneys, or Business Unit Leader

Minimum Requirements :

The salary range at the time of posting is $60,000.00-$70,000.00 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, Clark Hill offers employees the ability to participate in health insurance with optional HSA / FSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401K, vacation, sick time, parking / public transportation allowance, and an employee assistance program.