Legal Assistant – Litigation (Med/Mal Preferred)
📍 Fort Worth, TX
🕒 Full-Time
💰 $60,000 – $70,000 Base + Benefits
Support High-Stakes Litigation in a Fast-Paced Environment
TrendHR is partnering with a respected mid-sized law firm in Fort Worth to hire an experienced Legal Assistant supporting a busy litigation team.
This is a high-impact role working closely with attorneys on complex cases, including medical malpractice, where organization, accuracy, and responsiveness are critical.
What You’ll Do
- Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
- Manage high-volume caseloads with strict deadlines
- Coordinate calendars, court dates, and depositions
- Draft, proofread, and prepare legal documents
- Handle e-filing in state and federal courts
- Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
- Summarize medical records and assist case development
- Coordinate hearings, depositions, and case activities
- Maintain organized files and document systems
What You Bring
- 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in fast-paced environments
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, e-filing, and document systems
- High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Preferred
- Experience in medical malpractice (Med/Mal) litigation
Why This Role Stands Out
- Join a stable, reputable law firm
- Work alongside experienced legal professionals
- Fast-paced, engaging litigation environment
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact