What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors?
About Us
Founded in 1984, Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors is an innovative, high-stakes litigation firm with an aggressive and zealous commitment to client advocacy. Over its 35-year history, the firm has delivered landmark victories on behalf of numerous high-profile clients – victories that have reshaped corporate litigation landscape, redefined industry practices, and expanded social justice.
We are seeking a Legal Assistant for our Dallas office.
Position
The Legal Assistant is a key contributor to the success of our initiatives. This individual will acquire an understanding of the mechanics of commercial litigation, including pleadings and discovery tools :
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for providing high level administrative support e.g. time entries, expense reports and travel arrangements;
- Prepares for trial (organizes trial exhibits, files and all other supporting materials and makes arrangements for transporting and setting up case materials at court);
- Hold responsibility for front to end management of binders and other documents;
- Prepare pleadings and supporting materials for filing such as citing checking, Table of Authority and Table of Contents;
- Assist with preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings;
- Arrange for court reporters, interpreters, conference rooms, etc.;
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
- Assist partners, associates and other legal assistants as needed.
Qualifications
