Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant – White Collar Crime
Location: Dallas, TX
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM or 8:30 AM start time | 8-hour days with 1-hour lunch
Type of Employment: Direct Hire
Compensation: $65000 – $90000 / Year (based on experience) + Discretionary Holiday Bonus
Industry: Legal Services
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical (firm-paid for employees), dental (firm-paid), vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, identity theft protection, critical care insurance, multiple EAP programs, HSA with employer contributions, 401(k), and paid time off.
Job Description:
Addison Group is seeking a highly experienced General Litigation Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys focused on white collar litigation for our client, a Texas-based law firm. This onsite role requires strong legal administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a fast-paced workload in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to a group of six attorneys handling complex litigation matters
- Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other court documents
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, arrange travel, and process expense reports
- Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for legal documents and correspondence
- Answer phones, relay messages, and coordinate conference calls
- Open, review, and route incoming mail; assist with outgoing deliveries as needed
- Perform e-filing with county, state, and federal courts
- Assist in preparing materials for hearings, depositions, and client meetings
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant supporting general litigation (corporate/business-focused clients only – no plaintiff or insurance defense backgrounds)
- Prior experience supporting white collar litigation attorneys is a strong plus (e.g., fraud, antitrust, money laundering, tax evasion, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
- Experienced with legal billing software (Aderant preferred)
- Strong document management skills using DMS platforms
- Typing speed of at least 70 WPM
- Deep knowledge of local, state, and federal court procedures and e-filing standards
- Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple attorneys and projects simultaneously with professionalism and accuracy
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.