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Job Title: Legal Secretary
Location: North Dallas area
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Schedule: Fully in office, Monday through Friday
Salary: Around $70K +

Note: Insurance defense experience is required

Position Overview
A well-established law firm in the Dallas area is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy insurance defense practice. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys within an insurance defense practice
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and reports
• Handle electronic filing in Texas state and federal courts
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings
• Track case deadlines and maintain organized case files
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors in a professional manner
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and supporting documentation
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and legal correspondence
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal secretary experience within insurance defense litigation
• Strong understanding of Texas court procedures and filing requirements
• Experience with e-filing in both state and federal courts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle a high volume workload
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality

Preferred

• Experience with legal billing and case management systems
• Strong proofreading and attention to detail
• Ability to support multiple attorneys in a fast paced environment
• Professional and personable communication style