Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

FBFK is seeking a full-time, in office Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our growing, collaborative litigation team in our Plano, Texas office. FBFK is a mid-sized, full service law firm, with offices in Plano, Houston, and Austin, Texas, and Orange County, California. At FBFK, we strive to maintain a culture based on the FBFK Way, values, principles, and practices that guide how we relate to each other, our clients, and other attorneys. https://www.fbfk.law/the-fbfk-way

We are excited to welcome our next dedicated team member. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications/Skills: 

·        Minimum 7 years recent litigation legal assistant/paralegal experience within a law firm preferred, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Texas state courts.

·        Thorough understanding of court rules, procedures, practices, and terminology.

·        Experience in filing documents in both state and federal courts..

·        Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel, and Adobe Pro;

·        Experience with document management and legal database software.

·        Willingness to learn other software programs.

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent proofreading abilities.

·        Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and manage workload effectively.

·        Positive attitude, collaborative team player.

·        Notary certification is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Draft standard correspondence.

·        Prepare “shell” pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and memoranda.

·        Regularly and accurately proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.

·        Calculate and calendar deadlines according to applicable rules.

·        Coordinate and calendar hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.

·        E-file documents in state and federal courts.

·        Organize and maintain case files in an orderly manner, following standard naming and profiling conventions.

·        Assist in document productions, including Bates labeling, redaction, and indexing.

·        Participate in the timely review and submission of prebills and client bills, including entering time.

Compensation:

·        Competitive annualized salary range of $70,000 - $85,000. Hourly rate equivalent: $33.65 - $40.87. This position is non-exempt (hourly).

·        A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement savings plan (401(k)), life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.

·        Unlimited PTO policy to support work-life balance and employee well-being.