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Open roles Paralegals and legal support

Legal Practice Assistant, Transactional

Dallas, TX, onsite, $85k to $96k

Field
Paralegals and legal support
Location
Dallas, TX
Work model
Onsite
Level
Entry
Pay
$85k to $96k

What you would own

  • Prepare, review, and distribute client billing proformas; coordinate and implement attorney billing edits, monitor billing deadlines, and collaborate with attorneys and Accounting to facilitate timely and accurate client invoicing.
  • Assist attorneys with time entry, time review, and timekeeping follow-up.
  • Coordinate new client and matter intake, including matter opening requests and related administrative requirements.
  • Facilitate conflicts check requests and monitor completion of the conflicts review process.
  • Maintain electronic and physical client files in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
  • Support document management activities, including filing, organization, retrieval, and records maintenance.
  • Assist with preparation, review, and distribution of routine correspondence and legal documents.
  • Coordinate with attorneys and internal departments to ensure timely completion of practice support requests.
  • Handle additional administrative and operational duties as assigned.

What they are looking for

  • Prior experience supporting attorneys, legal professionals, or other professionals in a fast-paced environment preferred.
  • Experience with billing, time entry, matter management, records management, or document management systems preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
  • Self-starter with the ability to identify priorities, take initiative, and manage multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Strong client service orientation and team-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, staff, and firm departments.
  • Ability to learn and apply firm policies, procedures, and technology systems.
  • Please reference job ID #72038.

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