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Walters, Balido & Crain LLP

Legal Secretary (Dallas)

Walters, Balido & Crain LLP, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Director of Marketing and Attorney Recruiting | Driving growth and talent at Walters Balido & Crain Walters Balido & Crain, a civil litigation and insurance defense firm, is seeking to hire a full-time experienced Legal Secretary for its

Dallas

office. We are looking for someone who works well individually and as part of a legal team. You must be willing to go above and beyond to successfully meet the unique needs of our firm. Candidate must be detail-oriented, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic, and team-oriented. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. This position plays an intricate role in the day-to-day operations.

Candidate must be within 25 miles of 75231.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Case management

Legal document preparation

Proofing and formatting documents

Speaking with clients and various courts

Heavy Scheduling/Calendaring

- depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and trials (scheduling proficiency is imperative)

Assisting with discovery and document production

Work hand-in-hand with attorneys on case planning, development, and management

Review and summarize information relevant to the case obtained through discovery requests, depositions, and records

Responding to unique attorney needs

Qualifications/Requirements:

Law firm experience (3+ years preferred)

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, be detail-oriented, hard-working, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and have a determination to "figure it out."

Excellent communication skills, typing skills, computer skills, interpersonal skills, and professional appearance

Active knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure as well as knowledge and experience in preparing basic legal documents and pleadings

Electronically file in Federal and State courts

Confidentiality in all discussions and negotiations will be maintained.

Walters, Balido & Crain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must pass a background check

No agencies or phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Administrative

Industries

Law Practice

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