Overview
Legal Executive Assistant-Litigation Jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex at DFM & Associates
Title: Legal Executive Assistant-Litigation
Company: DFM & Associates
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Large, international law firm, in Dallas, is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant (Litigation) will support a group of Partners, Associates, and Of Counsels to coordinate daily activities and provide the highest level of administrative support and practice coordination. This role reports to the Director of Administration, taking daily direction from their assigned partners.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Providing executive support as part of a team of Legal Executive Assistants to a group of partners and Of Counsels within the litigation practice group.
Collaborating closely with assigned partners to effectively manage day-to-day coordination of the partner’s respective practices.
Managing a broad range of complex administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports and meeting materials, entering time, editing documents, furnishing information, responding to routine correspondence, assisting with technical support, processing expense reports, and answering phone calls.
Managing client onboarding, billing, and relationship management activities.
Organizing complex domestic/international travel arrangements, with detailed itineraries both personal and professional. Coordinate flights, hotel accommodations, car service, visas, dining, etc.
Providing back-up support to peers and liaising with other firm departments and key stakeholders to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
Qualifications:
Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks and demands with minimal supervision.
Self-starter with demonstrated instances of taking initiative.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
10+ years of Litigation experience within a law firm.
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Workshare Compare, and Best Authority preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
The firm provides an excellent benefit package to include: 7.25 work day; paid parking; benefits start ASAP; 4 weeks vacation; performance bonus; raises, etc. The firm provides one day a week remote after 90 days in-house training!
