What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Legal Assistant position at DFM & Associates?
Well-known, high-profile, national law firm, with an impeccable reputation, is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to support the Managing Partner in a very busy litigation practice for their Texarkana, Arkansas office. The firm has a very busy litigation practice and this candidate will be heavily involved in management of cases for multiple clients in multiple jurisdictions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- This position will also support several other attorneys in the firm to prepare cases for trial/resolution from inception to conclusion.
- Will be responsible for tracking and meeting multiple deadlines.
- Experience with trial teams should a case proceed to trial and require some travel.
- Experience with revising/typing pleadings, motions, discovery, etc.
- E-filing with the courts is also required.
- Experience with business litigation, trucking accidents, wrongful death, workplace injury, etc. is essential.
- Law firm experience is also required in supporting attorneys in the firm.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Qualifications:
- Law firm experience is essential.
- Various practice areas of litigation is needed.
- Supporting attorneys within a law firm environment.
- 3-8 years of litigation experience.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
- Experience with court filings, depositions, hearings, exhibits, etc.
Compensation & Benefits:
The firm provides an excellent benefit package to include: firm paid health insurance along with dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. Excellent merit and production bonus program that is unlimited! Firm also offers approximately 25-30 days of PTO that starts immediately! The firm also requires their employees to take one week of vacation (5 days) in the spring/summer and one week in the fall/winter, for an additional 10 days!
The hours are 8:30-5:30 but every Friday the firm closes at 1:30!
If you are seeking a work-life balance in Texarkana, Arkansas, this position is for you! It is onsite.
Salary : $52,000 - $85,280
