Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant | Dallas, TX | Hybrid

Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days in office / 2 days remote

Hours: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

LHH is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for a well-established law firm in Dallas. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional looking for a collaborative team environment, hybrid flexibility, competitive compensation, and strong work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting attorneys with state and federal litigation , including court filings, calendaring, deadline management, pleadings, and trial preparation. Appellate experience is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts
• Draft, format, and proofread pleadings and other legal documents
• Create pleading shells and filing packages
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and case schedules
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, and binders
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Coordinate court communications and schedulingAssist with new matter openings and conflict checks
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and outside parties
• Provide additional litigation and administrative support as needed

Qualifications

• Prior law firm litigation experience required
• Experience with state and federal court filings
• Strong knowledge of litigation calendaring and deadline management
• Experience preparing pleadings and document shells
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize assignments and support multiple attorneys
• Collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented approach

Preferred Experience

• Bankruptcy-related litigation
• Trial preparation
• Relativity
• ProLaw
• iManage

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $76,000–$91,000 salary range
• 2 remote days per week
• Fully paid employee medical coverage
• Dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with approximately 4% employer match
• 16 PTO days during the first two years
• Approximately 11 paid holidays
• Paid parking
• Collaborative, professional work environment
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Opportunity for occasional trial involvement