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Legal Assistant Jobs in Dallas, TX at National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Location: Dallas, TX
About Us
Founded in 1984, Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors is an innovative, high-stakes litigation firm with an aggressive and zealous commitment to client advocacy. Over its 35-year history, the firm has delivered landmark victories on behalf of numerous high-profile clients – victories that have reshaped corporate litigation landscape, redefined industry practices, and expanded social justice.
We are seeking a Legal Assistant for our Dallas office.
Position
Responsibilities
The Legal Assistant is a key contributor to the success of our initiatives. This individual will acquire an understanding of the mechanics of commercial litigation, including pleadings and discovery tools:
Be responsible for providing high level administrative support e.g. time entries, expense reports and travel arrangements;
Prepares for trial (organizes trial exhibits, files and all other supporting materials and makes arrangements for transporting and setting up case materials at court);
Hold responsibility for front to end management of binders and other documents;
Prepare pleadings and supporting materials for filing such as citing checking, Table of Authority and Table of Contents;
Assist with preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings;
Arrange for court reporters, interpreters, conference rooms, etc.;
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
Assist partners, associates and other legal assistants as needed.
Qualifications
3-5 years of related experience as a Legal Assistant;
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing;
Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality;
Excellent organizational and written communication skills, including high level of attention to detail and active listening skills;
Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively handle multiple projects and competing priorities;
Proficiency in MS Office including Mircosoft 365, NetDocs and other E discovery tools (We offer training for our prospective employees);
Notary Public preferred.
