Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Location: Fort Worth, Texas - Onsite

Our client, a well-established commercial litigation law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their civil litigation department in Fort Worth, Texas. This is an in-office position supporting a busy litigation team handling complex, high-volume cases. Do you have 5+ years of litigation experience and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment? Are you highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a passion for supporting trial teams? Do you enjoy managing complex case files and ensuring deadlines are met? If yes, this may be the perfect Paralegal position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

The Perks!

• Compensation: $55,000 - $80,000/salary, based on experience
• Benefits: 401k + 100% matching up to 6%, paid time off, sick pay, health insurance, dental insurance, Aflac, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD)
• Special, company-specific perks: No-cost covered parking, cafeteria plan

A Day in the Life of the Legal Secretary

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting attorneys through all phases of complex civil litigation. From organizing case materials to preparing filings and managing deadlines, your work will directly contribute to the firm’s ability to effectively represent regional and national clients. This is a highly collaborative position where precision and efficiency are critical to success.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze and organize case documents, pleadings, and discovery materials
• Prepare charts, logs, spreadsheets, chronologies, and summaries
• Gather and review facts, evidence, and records
• Prepare exhibits and documents for filing and production
• Manage document systems using word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Review and summarize medical records and other case-related documents
• Handle electronic filing in state and federal courts
• Maintain multi-attorney docketing and calendaring systems
• Support attorneys with trial preparation and complex litigation tasks

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of litigation experience (commercial or defense litigation preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Texas litigation procedures
• Experience supporting complex, multi-party litigation cases
• Proficiency with e-filing systems and legal software tools
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience managing calendars/dockets for multiple attorneys
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support where needed

About the Hiring Company:

Our client is a busy commercial litigation law firm with offices in San Antonio, El Paso, and Fort Worth, Texas. They handle a high volume of complex litigation matters and serve a diverse regional and national client base. The firm is known for its collaborative environment and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Come Join Our Litigation Team!

Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!