Job Description
Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a full-service law firm in Dallas. The ideal candidate will have experience with civil litigation and/or transactional areas of law and a strong background in administrative support within the legal field or a similar professional services environment. This role is direct hire, full time, and fully on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys
- Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy
- Manage and organize case files, client records, and legal documents
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, court dates, and appointments
- Prepare and process legal billing using software (preferably Aderant)
- Communicate effectively with clients, courts, and internal teams
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience performing complex administrative duties in a professional setting
- Prior experience in a law firm or legal department
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with legal billing software, preferably Aderant
- Typing speed of 70 WPM or higher
- Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading abilities
- Strong knowledge of county and state court systems
- Ability to create and edit legal documents efficiently
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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