White Collar & Tax Litigation Legal Assistant - DTX

Title: White Collar & Tax Litigation Legal Assistant

Role Type: Full-time, Onsite

Location: Dallas

Candidate Profile:

• Ideal experience:
• Background in white collar and/or tax litigation (meadows collier type of background)
• May be open to general business commercial litigation backgrounds
• No personal injury plaintiff backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work across multiple attorney needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Team & Structure:

• Will directly support 4 individuals
• Works within a pod system:
• Assigned to a primary group of attorneys
• Also supports other attorneys firmwide through a ticketing system (ARC) for overflow tasks
• Current open roles due to:
• Internal promotion into a paralegal position (growth opportunity)

Culture & Environment:

• Fully onsite position 40-hour workweek
• Schedule varies slightly by team (common shifts: 8 5 or 8:30 5:30)
• Collaborative, no-ego culture:
• No jerk policy attorneys are respectful and inclusive
• Team players staff and attorneys support each other across offices
• No silos between attorneys, staff, and operations everyone contributes
• Firmwide camaraderie is emphasized:
• Monthly activities, wellness events, and inclusive firm gatherings
• Casual, welcoming office environment with low turnover

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 DOE
• Parking: Paid by the firm (lot is very close but not underneath the building)

Medical Insurance:

• Employee-only premiums fully covered by the firm
• High-deductible plan
• Monthly HSA contribution of $250 by firm (begins Day 1)
• Dental Insurance:
• Employee-only premiums covered (basic plan)

Profit Sharing:

• 3% of salary contributed from Day 1 (vesting schedule applies)

Bonus:

• Discretionary, year-end bonus based on tenure
• Wellness & Culture Perks:
• Regular staff events and social gatherings
• Firm-wide inclusivity events are for everyone, not just attorney

JOB REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of on-the-job experience necessary to perform complex administrative duties in a professional setting.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of legal billing software (preferably Aderant)
• Ability to type at a level of 70 WPM
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with superior proofreading abilities
• Working knowledge of creating and editing legal documents
• Strong understanding of the county and state court systems
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and maintain correspondence, document, and computer-based files
• Provide telephone coverage for team, deliver messages
• Teleconferencing and arranging conference calls
• Arranges appointments, coordinate meetings, makes travel arrangements (including flight/hotel reservations), and submits reimbursement requests
• Perform various support services (e.g., courier deliveries, document processing center assistance, conference room reservations)
• Work with a variety of assigned attorneys and practice group areas as needed
• Work on complex organizational charts
• E-filing in state and federal courts experience necessary
• Draft legal documents (including white collar and tax litigation specific documents and filings)
• Prepare electronic closing binders
• Assist with the preparation of private offering documents
• Arrange attendance for CLE course and keep track of attorney CLE hours
• Review, correct, and disburse pre-bills and invoice

If you meet the requirements and have the experience, please apply or contact me at

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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