Paralegal / Legal Assistant, Litigation - Dallas

MHS is seeking a Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant with 2+ years of legal experience to support attorneys handling labor and employment litigation. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with state and federal court filing systems, including PACER, and a working knowledge of legal concepts and terminology. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, able to follow instructions and prioritize workload effectively, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. This is an in-office position based in our Dallas office. 

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is a boutique labor and employment law firm representing employers throughout the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, MHS has offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, Orange County, Sacramento, and San Diego and provides sophisticated counsel in employment litigation, labor relations, and workplace matters.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Calculating, calendaring, and monitoring litigation and administrative deadlines
• Organizing and maintaining electronic files for threatened litigation, administrative charges, and lawsuits
• Preparing, revising, proofreading, and formatting pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Corresponding with courts, clients, local counsel, and opposing counsel
• Managing document productions
• Filing in both state and federal courts and with administrative agencies
• Assisting in preparation for depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and hearings
• General office coordination including preparing expense reports, processing incoming and outgoing mail, arranging attorney travel, coordinating office meetings, monitoring and ordering supplies, and assisting with new employee onboarding.

MHS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Year-end bonus
• 401(k) employer matching
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid time-off
• Referral bonus program
• Paralegal Certification Program tuition assistance

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

•    2+ years of related legal experience, litigation support experience is a plus.
•    Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate 
•    Experience with document management software.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. 
•    Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.