Job Title: Temporary Legal Assistant (3-5 Month Contract)
Location: Dallas, TX
Term: 3-5 Month Temporary Assignment
Schedule: Full-Time
Reports To: Lawyers and/or Office Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Legal Assistant for a temporary 3-5 month assignment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Insurance Defense or Personal Injury law and be comfortable managing a high-volume practice in a fast-paced legal environment. This role will provide administrative and legal support to lawyers while ensuring files are maintained efficiently and deadlines are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain legal files, both electronic and physical.
- Prepare, draft, revise, and proofread legal correspondence and documents.
- Coordinate and schedule discoveries, mediations, examinations, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Maintain lawyers' calendars and monitor critical deadlines.
- Prepare and file court documents in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
- Request, organize, and review medical records, employment records, and other supporting documentation.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, insurance adjusters, and court staff.
- Assist with the preparation of briefs, motion records, mediation briefs, and trial materials.
- Enter time, process billing information, and assist with file administration.
- Conduct general administrative duties including scanning, filing, data entry, and document management.
Qualifications
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Legal Assistant role, preferably in Insurance Defense or Personal Injury litigation.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
- Experience managing legal calendars and limitation periods.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, legal practice management software, and document management systems.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
