Civil Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Description
Company Profile:
Established Litigation Law Firm
The firm fosters a collaborative culture where attorneys and staff work closely together to achieve successful outcomes for clients while supporting one another's professional growth.
Civil Litigation Legal Assistant Role:
The Civil Litigation Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive support to multiple attorneys within a busy litigation practice. This role requires strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities include:
Providing litigation support for multiple attorneys handling civil litigation matters.
Drafting, reviewing, proofreading, and formatting pleadings, motions, briefs, subpoenas, deposition notices, and discovery responses.
Creating and maintaining litigation document templates.
Managing case files and maintaining accurate document organization.
Coordinating state and federal electronic court filings.
Assisting attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
Scheduling meetings, court appearances, travel arrangements, and client appointments.
Communicating professionally with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Preparing correspondence, expense reports, presentations, and legal documentation.
Organizing exhibits and supporting materials for litigation proceedings.
Assisting with billing, filing, data entry, and administrative responsibilities.
Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.
The Civil Litigation Legal Assistant will play a vital role in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle while ensuring deadlines are met and client service expectations are exceeded.
Civil Litigation Legal Assistant Background Profile:
Should have years of experience and degree that is required
Associate degree or higher preferred
Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation legal assistant experience required
Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
State and federal e-filing experience required
Experience with PACER and federal court procedures
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience creating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
Experience drafting and formatting discovery responses, motions, and legal briefs
Familiarity with NetDocuments and Clio is preferred but not required
Knowledge of appellate procedures is a plus
Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Professional demeanor and commitment to client confidentiality
Features and Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision paid 100% for employee
Paid time off and holiday
Bonus potential
Job Requirements
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Rebecca Keathley
Rebecca Keathley joined the Frontline Source Group team as an Executive Recruiter, bringing several years of agency recruiting experience with a concentration in accounting and finance placements. Most recently she led and mentored an accounting and finance team to a 90 percent placement ratio by building strong recruiting pipelines, managing ATS data quality, and negotiating offers that balanced client needs with candidate priorities. Earlier in her career, she sourced high level candidates and established a track record of results built on relationship driven sourcing and disciplined process. She recruits for a nationwide firm founded in 2004 that backs every direct hire with the 5-Year Placement Warranty, 20 times longer than the 90-day industry-standard guarantee.
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Louisiana Tech University, where she was named the School of Human Ecology Outstanding Senior and served as Student Government Association President. That background in human development and campus leadership informs the people first approach she brings to every search, pairing genuine relationship building with the consistency and excellence that define the Frontline Source Group experience. Her diverse work history across recruiting, higher education, and hospitality has shaped a collaborative, service minded recruiter focused on connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities and helping clients achieve their hiring goals.