Litigation Legal Secretary Job at DFM & Associates, Dallas, TX

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  • DFM & Associates
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Well-known, Texas based law firm, is seeking an accomplished and goal-oriented Litigation Legal Secretary to support various attorneys in a busy litigation practice area in their downtown Dallas office!

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements:
Ability to work under the supervision of the assigned attorney(s) and provide support to the litigation group.
Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
Drafts letters and documents; collects and analyzes information; organizes client conferences, and attorney meetings; schedules couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; coordinates preparation of charts, graphs, and expense reports.
Maintains attorney calendar by recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; dockets court-imposed deadlines.
Communicating and obtaining information; following up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to an attorney.
Assists in the submission of billable time and reimbursable expenses; prepares invoices and communicates with clients concerning invoices.
Utilizes electronic filing and retrieval systems.
Working knowledge and experience in the law firm industry including office and department procedures, workflows, and organization.
Knowledge and experience with e-filing procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, counsel, third parties, private investigators, experts, etc., and maintains regular contact with all parties.
Consistent follow-through and ability to multi-task and effectively balance priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Communicates well, demonstrates teamwork, and collaborates well with others.
Possesses exceptional customer service and people skills and works within a team concept.
Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma is required for this role.
Two (2) year or Four (4) year undergraduate degrees preferred but not required.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience and exposure working as a legal secretary in a law firm in a litigation group is required.
Exceptional computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Software.
Experience working with various practice and case management databases (iManage), and timekeeping and billing systems.
Must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to speak and write clearly and informatively and able to read and interpret information.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must be willing to work additional hours and weekends as required for the role.
Must be dependable and adhere to firm policies and procedures and work the required hours for the role.
Exceptional communication, customer service, organizational, time management, and detail-oriented skills required for the role.

The firm provides an excellent benefit package along with paid parking. The firm offers a one day a week remote after the first 90 days in the office.

Salary: $75,000-$80,000 DOE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 75,000.00 80,000.00 Per Year

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work, 1 day per week,

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