Job Description

FBFK is seeking a full-time, in-office Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our growing, collaborative litigation team in our Plano, Texas office. FBFK is a mid-sized, full-service law firm, with offices in Plano, Houston, and Austin, Texas, and Orange County, California. At FBFK, we strive to maintain a culture based on the FBFK Way, values, principles, and practices that guide how we relate to each other, our clients, and other attorneys.

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented legal professional to join our growing litigation team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and bring exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Draft standard correspondence.

· Prepare “shell” pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and memoranda.

· Regularly and accurately proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.

· Calculate and calendar deadlines according to applicable rules.

· Coordinate and calendar hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.

· E-file documents in state and federal courts.

· Organize and maintain case files in an orderly manner, following standard naming and profiling conventions.

· Assist in document productions, including Bates labeling, redaction, and indexing.

· Participate in the timely review and submission of prebills and client bills, including entering time.

May perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills : 

· Minimum 7+ years recent litigation legal assistant/paralegal experience within a law firm preferred, with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Texas state courts.

· Thorough understanding of court rules, procedures, practices, and terminology.

· Experience in filing documents in both state and federal courts.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel, and Adobe Pro.

· Experience with document management and legal database software.

· Willingness to learn other software programs.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent proofreading abilities.

· Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and manage workload effectively.

· Positive attitude, collaborative team player.

· Notary certification is a plus.

Compensation:

· Competitive hourly rate: $33.65 - $40.87 (annualized salary range of $70,000 - $85,000) depending on experience and qualifications.

· Non-exempt, full-time, in-office position

· A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement savings plan (401(k)), life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.

· Unlimited PTO policy because we value balance and well-being.

FBFK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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