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Job ID#: 31567
Legal Assistant needed for Downtown Firm
Key Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to Partner Evan Moeller in connection with banking, financial services, and commercial litigation matters, as well as corporate transactions.
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Draft, edit, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, loan agreements, and corporate filings.
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Manage and maintain attorney calendars, docketing, and case deadlines for both litigation and transactional projects.
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Coordinate filings in state and federal courts, including electronic submissions through eFileTexas, PACER, and related systems.
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Assist in the preparation of discovery responses, trial binders, witness lists, and exhibits for hearings, mediations, and trials.
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Support due diligence, entity formation, and corporate governance documentation for business clients.
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Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal team members.
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Maintain organized electronic and hard copy files using the firm’s document management system.
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Track attorney time and prepare client billing and expense reports.
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Handle general administrative duties such as scheduling, scanning, and correspondence management.
Qualifications
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Minimum of 3–5 years of legal assistant experience, preferably supporting banking, financial services, commercial litigation, or corporate attorneys.
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Experience in a law firm environment required; prior AmLaw 200 experience preferred.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems (iManage, NetDocuments, or similar).
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Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures, including e-filing requirements.
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Excellent communication, proofreading, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
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Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
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A proactive, team-oriented approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
