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Legal Administrative AssistantStewart Law Group PLLC • Dallas, TX, US
Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Stewart Law Group PLLC • Dallas, TX, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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SLG, an award-winning business litigation boutique, is recruiting Associates to join its team. An inspirational presence in the legal industry since 2017, SLG takes a client-centric approach to dispute resolution and handles contractual, financial services, product liability, labor, employment, and personal injury claims through litigation, arbitration, investigations, and trial.

Note : This description includes the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Communicating with clients via phone, email, and in person to conduct interviews and field questions
  • Attending meetings and taking accurate notes on proceedings
  • Assist Lawyers and other legal professionals in preparing for trials or court cases
  • Answer telephones, greet clients, respond to clients, and provide information to clients
  • Participate in firm-wide meetings to provide docket and personnel updates
  • Attend sponsored firm events and business conferences on behalf of SLG
  • Log and distribute incoming mail, including regular and electronic mail
  • Set up, organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems in accordance with recognized procedures and standards
  • Organize documents for court filing and record-keeping
  • Transcribe and proofread legal documents
  • Schedule client appointments and court dates
  • Record and monitor deadlines and update multiple calendars
  • Update status and tracking reports
  • Collect and retrieve information from files as needed
  • Create, format, revise, and edit legal documents as needed
  • Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure accuracy
  • Process and distribute documents effectively
  • Plan and schedule appointments, conferences, meetings, and travel arrangements for legal staff
  • Coordinate logistics for meetings and conferences
  • Provide administrative support, including copying, scanning, and faxing

Be A Star In Your Role

  • Ethical, future-focused, positive mindset, team player with a learner mentality
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, ready to learn, eager to take on new responsibilities
  • 5+ years of Legal Administrative Assistant experience performing a range of secretarial and administrative duties
  • Work independently while handling multiple files
  • Exceptional time management, legal writing, and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

    • What SLG Offers You

  • Positive, empowering, and collaborative work environment
  • Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses based on years of experience
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA with employer contribution
  • STD, AD&D, and life insurance
  • EAP and mental health advocacy services
  • 401k with employer contribution
  • Paid time off plus 10 paid holidays

    • About Stewart Law Group

    Founded in 2017, Stewart Law Group is the largest minority and woman-owned business litigation firm in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that handles commercial, product liability, insurance, employment, and labor disputes. Nationally recognized for its excellence in legal services, SLG represents Fortune 100 companies across the country in court and arbitrations. Based on the firm's Founding Partner's background as a former collegiate student-athlete and coach, SLG lives in the team concept and invests time and resources in coaching the next generation of legal professionals.

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Legal

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