Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant (5+ Years Experience Required)

Location: Dallas, TX (Uptown)
Schedule: Full-Time | Primarily In-Office with Limited Hybrid Flexibility
Compensation: $75,000–$85,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity

TrendHR is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established and growing Dallas law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced legal assistant who has supported sophisticated commercial litigation matters and is comfortable managing complex cases in both Texas state and federal courts. The successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting multiple attorneys while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

If you're looking to join a respected law firm where your litigation experience will be valued and your contributions will make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys handling complex commercial litigation matters.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, subpoenas, deposition notices, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate and manage Texas state and federal court filings, including e-filing through TexFile, PACER, and federal court systems.
• Monitor litigation calendars and ensure compliance with court deadlines under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable federal rules.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files throughout all phases of litigation.
• Prepare hearing, mediation, deposition, arbitration, and trial materials.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, depositions, travel arrangements, and court appearances.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, court reporters, and vendors.
• Assist with document management, billing support, expense reporting, and other litigation support functions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive legal and client information.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum five (5) years of Texas civil litigation legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting commercial litigation, business litigation, construction litigation, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation practices.
• Strong knowledge of Texas state and federal court procedures.
• Experience with Texas e-filing systems (TexFile), PACER, and federal court filing requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including document formatting, Tables of Contents, and Tables of Authorities.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple attorneys, competing deadlines, and high-volume litigation matters with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Experience supporting sophisticated commercial litigation practices.
• Trial preparation experience.
• Appellate litigation experience.
• Familiarity with document management and case management software.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a litigation professional who has already worked in a sophisticated Texas litigation practice and can contribute immediately with minimal training.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have substantial experience supporting complex commercial litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Understand Texas state and federal court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines.
• Take ownership of case organization, filings, and deadline management.
• Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting multiple attorneys.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and outstanding client service.

Candidates with experience in Texas commercial, business, construction, or insurance defense litigation will be the strongest match for this opportunity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($75,000–$85,000 DOE)
• Paid individual health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parking
• Fitness benefit
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Excellent long-term career growth with a stable and growing Dallas law firm

Confidential Search

This confidential search is being conducted by TrendHR / Trend Personnel Services. Qualified candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.