Job Description
This is a fully onsite position in Dallas, Texas.
Start Date : ASAP
Duration : through January 2026, with strong potential for extension or perm placement
Location : fully onsite in Downtown Dallas, Texas
Pay : $33 - $35 / hour
Schedule : Monday – Friday | 8 : 30am – 5 : 00 pm (w / a 1hr unpaid lunch break)
Our client, a top national defense litigation firm, seeks a Legal Secretary to support 3-4 attorneys within their insurance defense litigation team. This associate will be responsible for calendar management, preparing and e-filing state and federal documents, performing legal research, and managing case records.
Responsibilities :
- Draft and send routine correspondence
- Prepare legal filings : format, proofread, redact, rename, PDF documents
- E-file court filings in various State and Federal courts
- Open new matters / process matters for closing
- Document downloading, saving, overall management and organization
- Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
- Manage bills for third party vendors, prepare check requests and follow up on vendor payments
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferredMust have 4+ years Defense Litigation experience (insurance defense experience a plus)Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processesMust be familiar with drafting, preparing, and formatting of pleadingsExperience with filing briefs, TOC and TOA a plusMust have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courtsAbility to work in a team-based setting with other legal staff supporting a group of attorneys and provide backup support to all Secretaries when necessaryExcellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environmentExcellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel)Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficientlyStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneysOpen to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasksCity Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and / or expression, or sexual orientation.