Litigation Legal Secretary

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

. Perform administrative responsibilities .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal administrative support with a strong understanding of Texas Court rules and e-filing procedures. Proficient in managing schedules, drafting correspondence, and utilizing Microsoft Office Suite to enhance organizational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation-Focused Legal Administrative AssistanceTexas Court Rules KnowledgeE-Filing Procedures ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyFive Years Experience in Defense Firm

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Hard Skills

Legal Administrative SupportDocument ManagementExpense Report ProcessingDocketing ProceduresCorrespondence DraftingCalendar ManagementProofreadingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailResourcefulness

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsFlexibilityProactivityEfficiencyProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Chrome RiverMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMilana

Industry Keywords

Federal CourtsState CourtsDefense FirmLegal Support StaffClient Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform administrative responsibilities
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-focused legal administrative assistant required
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 preferred for ideal candidates
Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands from multiple attorneys
Flexibility, proactivity, resourcefulness, efficiency, and a 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
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
Hybrid work arrangement