Legal Secretary Job at City Staffing, Dallas, TX

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  • City Staffing
  • Dallas, TX

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: $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 preferred
  • Must have 4+ years Defense Litigation experience (insurance defense experience a plus)
  • Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes
  • Must be familiar with drafting, preparing, and formatting of pleadings
  • Experience with filing briefs, TOC and TOA a plus
  • Must have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courts
  • Ability to work in a team-based setting with other legal staff supporting a group of attorneys and provide backup support to all Secretaries when necessary
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent 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 efficiently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneys
  • Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

City 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Immediate start, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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