Legal Assistant
Location: Dallas
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Legal Assistant opening - 5 year - Insurance Defense - One day a
week remote This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris Leishman Are you a
fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending
us your resume. Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year A bit about us:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Assistant
to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position, offering an
exciting opportunity to support our legal department in a variety
of legal tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background
in legal research, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a
similar role. The successful candidate will work closely with our
legal team, providing administrative support, conducting in-depth
legal research, and assisting with case preparation. This role
offers a great opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding
environment, where your skills and expertise will be highly valued.
Why join us? Responsibilities: 1. Provide comprehensive
administrative support to our legal team, including managing
calendars, scheduling appointments, and maintaining files. 2.
Conduct thorough legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and
legal articles to assist in case preparation and strategy
development. 3. Prepare and draft legal documents such as
contracts, affidavits, and pleadings. 4. Assist in the preparation
of case briefs, legal memorandums, and other legal papers. 5.
Liaise with clients and other professionals to schedule meetings,
interviews, and depositions. 6. Maintain a highly organized system
for legal case files, ensuring all important information is readily
accessible. 7. Assist in the preparation and filing of all court
documents, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines. 8.
Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and
providing timely reminders. Job Details Qualifications: 1. A
minimum of 5 years' experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar
role. 2. Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related
field is preferred. 3. Extensive experience in conducting legal
research, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 4.
Proficiency in using legal research software and legal databases.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the
ability to communicate complex legal information clearly and
concisely. 6. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to
manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. 7. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 8.
Familiarity with legal procedures and protocols, and court system.
9. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work
effectively both independently and as part of a team. 10. High
level of discretion and confidentiality for dealing with sensitive
information. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking
the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and
all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes
Jobot is required to perform background checks with your
authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with
criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable
federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds,
including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative
for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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