Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary | Family Law

  • Dallas
  • Permanent
  • Mon Nov 9 16:29:31 2026
  • 1A1C11EA17D9b1b7

Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary | Family Law

Location: Addison, TX
Salary: $65,000 - $68,000 DOE
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 100% On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Hiring Timeline: Immediate Opening

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established law firm in Addison, TX, seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with a strong family law background who can confidently support multiple attorneys in a busy, fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage competing priorities while remaining calm under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and legal support to 1-3 attorneys.
  • Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence.
  • Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, scheduling, and case-related documentation.
  • Assist with family law matters and general civil and business litigation.
  • Maintain organized electronic case files and legal records.
  • Coordinate communications with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
  • Manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of family law experience required; 5+ years strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.
  • Working knowledge of civil and business litigation procedures and documentation.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and document preparation skills.
  • Ability to handle a demanding workload, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines.
  • Must be available to work on-site in Addison, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using NetDocuments (NetDocs).
  • Previous experience in a high-volume law firm environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Competitive salary of $65,000-$68,000, depending on experience.
  • Permanent, direct-hire opportunity with an established law firm.
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of family law and civil litigation matters.
  • Active hiring process with plans to fill the position this month.
Ready for your next opportunity? If you have a strong family law background and enjoy supporting attorneys in a busy legal environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration!