Legal Assistant, Litigation

Description Robert Half is partnering with a Fort Worth, TX Law Firm seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for their Oil and Gas division. This candidate MUST live in Fort Worth, TX! If you are fully available and do not have to give notice please contact us immediately as this is a Contract to Permanent role.Your responsibilities in this roleControl matter management and record keeping

Delegate legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed

Ensure there are no errors in document copies, as the originals

Arrange documents and organize data as directed by lawyers and paralegals

Set up correspondence and memorandum

Maintain computer database input and retrieval

Look through a variety of court and agency web sites and collect relevant content

Ensure documents are ready for photocopying and scanning

Implement word processing, filing and faxing

Develop an organization system for e-documents and files

Requirements - Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information

Conducting routine discovery

Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions

2+ years of relevant experience

Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents

Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Litigation

Strong familiarity with litigation

Expertise in Commercial Litigation

Foundational knowledge in civil litigation

Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database

Become part of this dynamic, growing firm and take the next step in your legal career. This position is for someone who is eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment. If that's you, we want to hear from you!. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5592. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.© 2022 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .