Business Operations & Support
Legal Assistant
Fort Worth TX
Legal Assistant – Fort Worth, TX (76102)
Do you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment where no two days are the same? If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and ready to play a key role in supporting busy attorneys, this opportunity is for you.
CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Legal Assistant for a respected firm in the Fort Worth area. In this position, you’ll handle a variety of administrative and legal support tasks that keep the practice running smoothly. You’ll shine in this role if you have strong proofreading skills, enjoy managing deadlines, and take pride in producing polished, accurate work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that values professionalism, offers long-term stability, and provides a collaborative, positive workplace culture.
What You’ll Actually Do as the Legal Assistant:
- Prepare, edit, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, and discovery documents.
- File pleadings through electronic court filing systems and manage corporate filings with the Texas Secretary of State.
- Organize and maintain case files, ensuring documents are saved and labeled accurately.
- Proofread and revise contracts, letters, and legal documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Assist with scheduling, calendaring deadlines, and preparing exhibit notebooks for hearings or trial.
What You’ll Need to Succeed as the Legal Assistant:
- 3+ years of experience providing legal administrative support in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Must have litigation experience and experience filing with the courts.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat; ability to organize and edit PDFs.
- Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and formatting.
- Familiarity with e-filing procedures and document management best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.
It’s a Bonus if You’ve Used:
- Billing or time-entry software.
- Excel formulas or functions for tracking or reporting purposes.
Why This Role Fits Your Life:
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, regular business hours
- Pay: $25-30/hr, based on experience
- Location: On-site in Fort Worth, TX (76102)
- Benefits: Employer paid health premium for employee, HSA, optional dental, 401K with matching, PTO, paid holidays, paid parking!