Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant - Business and Commercial Litigation

Bell Nunnally, a highly respected business law firm with a record of success spanning over four decades, is seeking a litigation legal assistant with experience supporting attorneys with business and commercial litigation practices for its office in the Arts District of downtown Dallas. 

Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, legal documents and organizing files; assisting assigned attorneys with preparing for meetings, hearings and trials; scheduling and calendaring; and assisting with monthly client billing and preparing expense reports. We seek someone with a “team player” mindset with an interest and ability in applying critical thinking skills and who takes initiative and ownership in the team effort.  

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications: 

• A general working knowledge of the rules of civil procedure and e-filing in state and federal courts in Texas; federal and state appellate experience helpful but not required.


• Ability to perform work with a high level of accuracy in a high-volume and deadline driven environment.


• Accurate typing of 80+ wpm and excellent computer skills, including scanning and electronic filing of documents.


• Demonstrated ability to be a productive self-starter who can anticipate needs, identify problems, find solutions, meet deadlines, and does not need heavy supervision.


• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.


• Regular and consistent attendance and the ability to work a regular 8-hour work schedule (plus 1-hour unpaid lunch break) are required.


• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Acrobat proficiently is essential.


• Excellent spelling and proofreading skills and experience working with a document management system, i.e. iManage, preferred.
  

We offer a strong benefits package including covering both health and dental premiums for our employees, 401(k), paid time off, paid parental leave, and free parking.

This is a non-exempt position with a 40-hour workweek. Bell Nunnally is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about Bell Nunnally, please visit https://www.bellnunnally.com/.

About Bell Nunnally

With a history of success spanning more than four decades, Bell Nunnally is among the largest and most honored law firms in Texas. Recognized for its legal know how, extensive experience and unifying mission of standing Behind Every Great Company™, the firm extends its reach as a member of the global law firm network Legalink. Bell Nunnally offers a comprehensive range of services, including litigation, appellate law, commercial finance, corporate and securities, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, intellectual property, labor and employment, immigration, real estate, entertainment, financial institution regulation and disputes, mergers and acquisitions, and tax. The firm’s attorneys and practices are regularly recognized in industry guides and rankings, including The National Law Journal’s “NLJ 500” list of the largest firms by attorney head count in the U.S., Chambers and Partners and Benchmark Litigation. A member of Law.com’s “Mid-Market Pro 50,” Bell Nunnally’s history is defined by a commitment to excellence, and its collegial, collaborative workplace has made it a multi-year honoree among the Dallas Morning News’ “Top Workplaces.”