Rausch Sturm Legal

Litigation Assistant

Dallas, TX In person Full-time

Reporting to the Litigation Assistant Manager, the Litigation Assistant is responsible for hearing and trial preparation and providing attorney support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.
  • Updates electronic files
  • Handles phone calls to and from Court staff
  • Assists with preparation of documents to be filed for hearings and trial folders
  • Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence
  • Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the Firm’s file system
  • Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position
  • Having the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignments
  • Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical
  • Experience with litigation from employment with a law firm or Court

Education and Experience

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies. Must have prior experience with litigation from employment with a law firm or Court.

Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
  • Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Work Environment

The position is hybrid.

Schedule

8am-5pm Monday through Friday in employee’s time zone with flexibility to meet business needs.

Benefits

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental

Vision

  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Short-term disability
  • 401(k) Retirement program
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Referral Program

Volunteer Time Off

Career opportunities

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