Legal Assistant - Litigation Defense - Fort Worth
On-siteFort Worth, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assist a busy and diverse litigation docket from pre-suit investigations through trial and appeal by managing overall case volume, conducting background and social media searches, and preparing client documents for trial, hearings, depositions, and mediations. Schedule depositions, conduct occasional investigations and inspections, and handle e-filing while maintaining a database of high-volume documents. Communicate with clients regarding case updates and ensure all files are organized for quality review. This full-time role requires 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury defense and transportation litigation, with standard hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Working from home before or after business hours and/or on weekends may be required occasionally.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience
- preferably in personal injury defense and transportation litigation
- Highly organized self-starter who is capable of anticipating attorneys' needs
- Attention to detail and quality
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable with strong work ethic and professional demeanor
- Knowledge of MS Office suite
- speak and understand the English language
- lift computer equipment, supplies and materials
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury defense and transportation litigation
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