Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Litigation Defense – Fort Worth | Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time Legal Assistant role at Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC, situated in their Fort Worth, Texas office. Since its founding in 1917, Naman Howell has been dedicated to providing comprehensive legal expertise to individuals and businesses throughout Texas. The firm boasts a substantial presence with over 200 professionals, including more than 100 attorneys, spread across five offices, and consistently experiences at least 10% annual growth. Naman Howell prides itself on a deep-rooted heritage, a clear vision for the future, and a consistent track record of achieving exceptional results. The firm has earned recognition as a “Top Workplace” by U.S. News & World Report and other prestigious regional and national publications, reflecting its commitment to a positive employee experience. This Legal Assistant position is vital for supporting attorneys in managing a busy and diverse civil litigation docket, playing a critical role in guiding cases efficiently from pre-suit investigations through every stage, including trial and appeal.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Fort Worth, TX

• Team: Supports attorneys within the litigation defense practice.
• Mission: Supports attorneys in managing a diverse civil litigation docket from pre-suit investigations through trial and appeal.
• Tech Stack: MS Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Communication: Proactively communicate with clients, ensuring they receive timely and thorough updates on case progress and developments.
• Case Management: Effectively manage overall case volume and progression, keeping litigation dockets organized and on schedule.
• Document Management: Skillfully handle database management for high-volume legal documents, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Scheduling: Efficiently coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, and other critical appointments for attorneys.
• Trial Preparation: Meticulously prepare client documents and comprehensive files for trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations, ensuring all materials are ready.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires a dedicated Legal Assistant with foundational knowledge and experience specifically in civil litigation defense.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is essential for successfully navigating the responsibilities of this position.
• Skills: Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, effective time-management capabilities, excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills. Meticulous attention to detail and quality is crucial, along with proven proficiency in the MS Office suite. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized self-starter capable of anticipating attorneys’ needs, multi-tasking effectively, and working with minimal supervision.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include specific experience in personal injury defense and transportation litigation, complemented by a dependable nature, strong work ethic, and a professional demeanor.