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Robert Half
Trial Legal Assistant
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$62,165 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a Trial Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced litigation practice. This role focuses on coordinating high-volume administrative and case-related work, preparing court-ready materials, and keeping matters organized across multiple deadlines and venues. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong working relationships with clients, counsel, and internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate attorney schedules, track key litigation dates, and help ensure court deadlines are recorded accurately and met on time.
- Draft, edit, and finalize a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery materials, correspondence, and internal memoranda.
- Handle filing and service activities for matters in state, federal, appellate, and arbitration forums, including electronic submissions and delivery coordination when needed.
- Review documents for formatting, completeness, and procedural compliance before distribution, filing, or service to outside parties.
- Support case administration by opening new matters, initiating conflict checks, and maintaining organized electronic and physical files throughout the matter lifecycle.
- Assist with meeting logistics, case-related projects, and day-to-day administrative needs for multiple attorneys and legal team members.
- Use online legal resources to locate cases and conduct basic legal research in support of attorney requests.
- Maintain trusted working relationships with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and staff while safeguarding confidential information at all times. Requirements
- 5+ years of experience supporting litigation matters in a legal assistant or paralegal capacity.
- Certification or an associate degree in paralegal studies is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with e-filing procedures across multiple courts and legal forums.
- Strong knowledge of court filings, calendaring practices, and litigation support for commercial or complex commercial matters.
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing and revising legal documents accurately and professionally.
- High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential client and firm information.