PARALEGAL or LEGAL ASSISTANT

Job Description PARALEGAL or LEGAL ASSISTANTDankesreiter & Emmet, LLP is a well-established firm handling civil litigation matters involving businesses, construction, real estate, consumers, fiduciary duties, probate disputes, and family law matters. We seek a paralegal or legal assistant with a solid background in litigation and a desire to contribute to a team-oriented environment. We want long term employees who are looking for a career home.Our paralegals collaborate with an attorney to meet deadlines and develop cases. Our paralegals are integral to our team. Ideal candidates must be a highly-organized, have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and have a polished demeanor.Benefits:A competitive salary with opportunities for bonuses401(k) with employer matchingMedical, dental, vision, insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceKey Responsibilities:Manage a case load of assigned casesCommunicate with clients and all relevant parties as necessaryCreate initial drafts of pleadings, discovery, and correspondenceDesired Skills & Experience:Exceptional grammar and writing skillsDemonstrated proficiency with client interaction by telephone, e-mail, and in-personExcellent organizational skills and detail orientedCapable of multi-tasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environmentAbility to execute against various work-streams simultaneouslyDriven and goal-oriented with a desire to learn and growOptimism and a sense of humorJob Requirements:Superior time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilitiesDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and legal billing softwareTechnologically savvy and able to learn new programs quicklyAbility to maintain schedules and adhere to deadlinesAbility to juggle tasks and be flexible as work demands vary. Able to prioritize and manage shifting responsibilities.Able to make quick and effective decisions, solve problems, and maintain confidentialityCompany DescriptionDankesreiter & Emmet, L.L.P. represents clients in business formation, business and commercial litigation and transactions, estate planning, probate and estate administration, construction law, real estate, consumer representation, and family law matters in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Denton County area. The firm takes pride in providing the highest caliber of personalized legal services to a diverse spectrum of individual, professional, and business clients.Company DescriptionDankesreiter & Emmet, L.L.P. represents clients in business formation, business and commercial litigation and transactions, estate planning, probate and estate administration, construction law, real estate, consumer representation, and family law matters in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Denton County area. The firm takes pride in providing the highest caliber of personalized legal services to a diverse spectrum of individual, professional, and business clients.