Legal Secretary

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 managementLegal document preparationProofing and formatting documentsSpeaking with clients and various courtsHeavy Scheduling/Calendaring depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and trials (scheduling proficiency is imperative)E-File various legal documentsAssisting with discovery and document productionWork hand-in-hand with attorneys on case planning, development, and managementReview and summarize information relevant to the case obtained through discovery requests, depositions, and recordsResponding to unique attorney needsQualifications/Requirements:Law firm experience (3+ years preferred)Civil defense litigation experience preferredExcellent 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 appearanceActive knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure as well as knowledge and experience in preparing basic legal documents and pleadingsElectronically file in Federal and State courtsConfidentiality 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 checkNo agencies or phone calls, please.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)Dental InsuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:8-hour shiftWork Location: In person

Created: 2025-02-14