Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

Offit Kurman, an AmLaw 200 law firm, is seeking a highly skilled labor & employment litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Frisco based office. This role provides direct support to up to four litigators which requires strong experience in complex litigation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage & coordinate complex attorney calendars, including meetings, hearings, court appearances, and travel.

• Draft, proofread, format, and prepare a wide variety of legal documents (including but not limited to shells, pleadings, discovery and letters) with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Handle new client/matter intake, ensuring proper documentation and timely processing.

• Maintain highly organized paper and electronic filing systems, pleadings, discovery, and case materials.

• Conduct legal research and assist with filings in state and federal courts in compliance with local rules and judges' requirements.

• Serve as a primary contact for clients and oversee communication with the courts, delivering excellent service and professional communication.

• Support attorneys with trial preparation, including binder preparation, exhibit organization, and deadline coordination.

• Process expense reports, reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, and other financial documentation.

• Uphold strict confidentiality and compliance with all legal and firm standards.

• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure efficient and proactive case management.

• Perform additional administrative tasks as required to support attorney and firm operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• 3+ years of administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment.

• Complex litigation experience is required (case management, filings, discovery, motion practice, exhibit prep).

• Ability to work onsite and reliably commute to the Woodlands based Offit Kurman office.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to read, review, and route legal documents with accuracy.

• Excellent production skills, including formatting, editing, scanning, and data entry.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional client service abilities and a professional, polished demeanor.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), document management systems, and time entry software.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please apply now for consideration.