Legal Assistant (Labor & Employment)

Location: Dallas, Texas; based in the Dallas office

Company

hirify.global is a large labor and employment law firm representing management in employment-related legal matters, with offices across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico.

What you will do

• Prepare correspondence, memoranda, legal documents, revisions, redlines, and e-filing packages.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, attachments, exhibits, and messenger services.
• Maintain attorney calendars, legal files, chronological records, and administrative files.
• Prepare attorney time entries, expense requests, billing letters, and client billing coordination.
• Provide administrative support, including matter opening, call screening, visitor reception, meeting scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reports.
• Support multiple attorneys, assist with mentoring new staff, and help pilot new software when needed.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes.
• Typing speed of at least 70 words per minute.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management, time-entry, e-filing, and database software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively; regular predictable attendance is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) matching and profit sharing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance, plus HSA and FSA options.
• Tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the legal profession and workplace.