Legal Assistant Job at SNI Companies, Dallas, TX

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  • SNI Companies
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

About the Company - SNI has partnered with a growing Legal Firm in the Dallas area to find a Legal Assistant. As a valued team member, you will provide legal administrative support in a fast-paced environment to attorneys and paralegals.

About the Role - Provide legal administrative support to attorneys, serving as a liaison for clients. Initiate client/matter openings, including conflicts checks, and engagement letters. Proactively review calendars to maintain an overview of attorneys’ deadlines; anticipate next steps and implement follow-up procedures to ensure deadlines are met. Create, edit, revise, redline, and/or proofread documents. Enter attorneys’ time, ensure accuracy by proofreading, using spellcheck and appropriate task codes to comply with firm policies. Assist with the billing process, including distributing monthly proformas, reviewing and editing proformas, and sending invoices and related correspondence to clients. Coordinate attorney meetings and appointments, including scheduling conference rooms. Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and rental cars. Maintain attorney CLE records, including seminar registration and reporting. Provide a high level of customer service to attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

  • At least 6 years of related experience, law firm experience preferred.
  • Excellent customer/client service focus and skills.
  • Experience with heavy editing, formatting and comparing lengthy legal documents.
  • Capable of initiating, drafting, editing and finalizing correspondence.
  • Strong client service focus and skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a highly demanding environment with tight time frames and prioritize accordingly.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures pertinent to the practice area.

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