Litigation Legal Secretary

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

. Perform administrative responsibilities and collaborate with attorneys, legal support staff and various firm departments .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including Texas Court rules and e-filing procedures, while maintaining high levels of professionalism and attention to detail. Proficient in managing schedules, drafting correspondence, and utilizing Microsoft Office Suite effectively.

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Litigation Legal Secretary ExperienceTexas Court Rules KnowledgeE-Filing Procedures ExpertiseMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyOrganizational and Administrative Skills

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Hard Skills

Litigation SupportE-Filing ProceduresDocument ManagementExpense Report ProcessingDocketingDrafting CorrespondenceCalendar ManagementProofreadingWord Document FormattingAdministrative Assistance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsFlexibilityProactivityResourcefulness

Tools & Technologies

Chrome RiverMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

LitigationDefense FirmFederal CourtsState CourtsLegal Administrative Assistant

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform administrative responsibilities and collaborate with attorneys, legal support staff and various firm departments
Open new matters
Interface with and establish ongoing positive business relationships with clients
Create, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents
Draft routine correspondence and forms
Track, organize, and process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests using Chrome River
Manage and maintain lawyers’ schedules and calendars
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced Litigation Legal Secretary
Significant understanding of Texas Court rules, docketing and e-filing procedures in both Federal & State Courts
Five or more years of experience working in a fast-paced defense firm (ideal candidate)
Experience as a litigation-focused legal administrative assistant required
Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands from multiple attorneys
Flexibility, proactivity, resourcefulness and efficiency
High level of professionalism
Strong technical, organizational and administrative skills
Strong attention to detail and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with and knowledge of e-filing in state and federal court
Experience with Milana a plus
Some college preferred
Cover letter and resume required for consideration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
PTO
Disability insurance
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Competitive compensation
Full benefits package