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.