Dallas, TX, 75219, USA
9 days ago
Legal Secretary
Description Our client has an immediate need for a litigation legal secretary to support their Dallas office. The role involves processing legal documents, coordinating document management, handling billing processes, and providing excellent customer service to our clients. Responsibilities • Drafting legal documents such as briefs, complaints, motions, subpoenas, and summonses using firm templates and information provided by attorneys. • Coordinating multi-document filings, ensuring appropriate formatting for each court, and e-filing in both State and Federal courts as necessary. • Maintaining case information in Court Alert, including dates and reminders. • Preparing notebooks, binders, exhibits, and other documentation as required. • Opening new client/matter files and running conflict checks in coordination with the New Business Intake team. • Ensuring efficient and effective document management, coordinating with Litigation Support Managers or saving to the appropriate file management location. • Proofreading documents for grammar, punctuation, syntax and formatting consistency. • Managing calendars and assisting timekeepers in meeting deadlines, notifying them in advance of commitments as necessary. • Coordinating conferences and meetings, including scheduling conference rooms, video conferencing, coordinating meals, and preparing materials. • Handling the billing process under the guidance of the attorney, including time entry and billing memos, and ensuring timekeepers' time entries are closed promptly. • Providing excellent customer service to clients and visitors, maintaining the confidentiality of attorney/client relationships, preparing materials for client meetings, updating client contact lists, and handling client questions. • Handling check requests, travel expenses, and travel arrangements, including airline, car, and hotel reservations. • Assisting attorneys with memberships outside of the Firm as needed, and coordinating Continuing Legal Education (CLE) approvals for attorneys. • Reading, sorting, and dating incoming mail, ensuring timely delivery of outgoing mail and following up on delivery services as necessary. • Preparing materials for publication or speaking engagements, and performing research as needed using the internet or other web-based programs. • Coordinating secretary backup support in accordance with scheduled time off to ensure assistance is provided as necessary. Requirements • Able to prepare and deliver Briefings on legal matters • Proficient in Calendar Management to organize meetings, deadlines, and court appearances • Strong skills in Client Relations to maintain positive relationships and deliver excellent client service • Knowledge of Consumer Electronics for efficient communication and record keeping Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
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