Join a high-profile firm in this exciting position as a litigation paralegal/executive legal assistant in Texarkana, Arkansas. This position offers top pay, lucrative bonuses, ample PTO, firm paid benefits, and perks, including half-day Fridays! While this position is mainly on-site, there is flexibility available when needed.

Join a small but mighty high-stakes litigation law firm with the skill and strength of a heavy-hitting team. The experienced trial lawyers are known for their tenacious representation and impressive financial results. If you enjoy a work-hard-play-hard environment with flexible time off and the excitement of a successful trial practice, this position is for you.

Responsibilities

• Right hand and personal executive assistant to the lead partner
• Paralegal work on litigation cases
• Own the calendar:  docketing, meeting deadlines, conference calls, hearings, trial dates, depositions, mediations, Zoom rooms, and personal appointments
• Handle attorney’s extensive travel schedule
• Draft complaints, motions, notices, expert disclosures/reports
• Schedule hearings, depositions, and trial dates
• Create Trial binders and expert witness files
• Compile Depositions/Mediations/Hearing Notebooks
• Draft discovery requests and responses
• e-Filing in multiple states
• Coordinate and gather pre-suit information and experts
• Initiate necessary paperwork for client retention
• Preparation of pre-suit notices
• Draft complaints and petitions under the supervision of attorney
• Manage case files
• Legal research and drafting
• Communication with clients
• Trial and deposition preparation
• Attend and assist lawyers at trial
• Ability to work in a multi-state environments in terms of court filing/hearing procedures
• Administrative office management tasks and occasional errands

Qualifications – Litigation Paralegal

• Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently with little supervision. The lawyers are frequently out of town in trial in neighboring states.
• Resourceful and highly motivated with the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Exceptional keyboarding, grammar, spelling and writing skills.
• The ability to field client calls. Client service is key to your success.
• Familiar working within an Apple computer environment.
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Prior executive assistant experience.
• Bachelors degree or paralegal certification preferred.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

• This is a top-pay position with ample time off.
• Base salary is dependent upon a number of factors, including years of litigation paralegal experience, education, certifications, job history, references, tenure, and skills.
• Bonus eligible.
• Half-day schedule on Fridays!
• Flexible PTO with a minimum of two weeks+
• 15 – 17 paid holidays!
• Firm pays health insurance, dental, vision (PPO).
• Paid overtime occasionally needed.
• Training provided!

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Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our recruiting services. Contact Mary Beth Monzingo at Monzingo Legal Recruiting at (239) 770-8823 or mb@monzingolegal.com.