Legal Assistant – Litigation Support

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, located in Dallas, TX. The company is a distinguished law firm specializing in high-stakes, cutting-edge legal issues, bet-the-business commercial disputes, and community impact cases, structured to achieve success in every assignment. This Legal Assistant role is critical to the firm’s legal initiatives, providing essential support in document processing and case management, directly contributing to the strategic and impactful work of the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Dallas, TX
• Pay: $70000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Litigation Support team
• Mission: Support high-stakes legal initiatives by ensuring accurate and efficient document processing and comprehensive case material management.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft 365 (Word), Westlaw, NetDocs, e-discovery tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare legal documents: Prepare, edit, and format complex legal documents with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage case materials: Manage binders and case materials from initial organization through completion.
• File pleadings: Prepare pleadings and supporting materials for filing, meticulously performing cite checking and creating Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents.
• Support legal proceedings: Assist actively in the comprehensive preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings.
• Coordinate logistics and trial materials: Arrange necessary logistics such as court reporters and conference rooms, and organize/transport trial exhibits and supporting materials for court.

The Must-Haves
• Background: 3–5 years of related experience as a Legal Assistant. Ideal candidates will possess core domain knowledge in commercial litigation, legal document preparation, and established citation standards.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within commercial litigation.
• Skills: Expert-level typing speed and accuracy; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (especially Word) for complex legal document formatting; Proficient use of Westlaw for legal research and cite verification; Strong understanding and application of Bluebook citation rules; Excellent organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Bonus: Notary Public certification.