What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Addison Group?
Job Title: Construction Litigation Legal Assistant
Location (city, state): Dallas, TX
Compensation: $65,000 - $90,000 (based on experience)
Benefits: Medical and dental insurance covered by employer, Vision insurance available, Life, short-term & long-term disability, and critical care insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, 401(k) plan
Job Description:
Addison Group is hiring a Construction Litigation Legal Assistant for our client, a well-established and collaborative legal team in Dallas. This full-time, onsite role will support attorneys handling complex litigation matters and assist with various administrative and legal functions.
- Managing and organizing legal documents and digital files
- Scheduling meetings, travel, and conference calls for attorneys
- Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal correspondence and filings
- Handling court filings, including e-filings and Secretary of State submissions
- Preparing legal formation documents and electronic closing binders
- Assisting with CLE tracking and attorney reimbursements
- Reviewing and finalizing legal billing and invoices
- Providing cross-coverage within the legal assistant team during absences or high-volume periods
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of legal assistant experience in a professional legal setting
- Background in construction litigation or lien-related legal work
- Experience with legal billing systems (Aderant preferred)
- Familiarity with Texas state and county court systems
- E-filing and Secretary of State filing experience
Salary : $65,000 - $90,000
