Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC (FBFK) is a fast-growing, full-service business law firm with offices in Dallas, Austin, Houston, and Orange County. FBFK is known for its refreshing approach to legal services, prioritizing the interests of clients and working efficiently. The firm serves a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses and entrepreneurs across various industries. FBFK’s attorneys have expertise in Corporate Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Labor & Employment Law, Bankruptcy and Restructuring, White Collar & Regulatory Law, Intellectual Property, Patent/Trademark/Trade Dress/Copyright Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Mediation, Commercial Real Estate, Land Use, Data Privacy and Security, and Estate Planning.

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. https://www.fbfk.law/the-fbfk-way

We are excited to welcome our next dedicated team member. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

Compensation:

· Competitive annualized salary range of $70,000 - $85,000. Hourly rate equivalent: $33.65 - $40.87. This position is non-exempt (hourly).

· 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 to support work-life balance and employee well-being.

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