Jobs in Mesquite, TX

Hearing Representative - Special Education Claims

Background on the Project:

A prestigious government agency is addressing the backlog of special education claims in New York City to ensure timely and fair resolution of disputes between parents and the city regarding educational plans for children with special needs. Recent rulings have emphasized the need for faster resolution of these claims and improvements in special education services and payment processes. This initiative requires dedicated attorneys to join the team and play a critical role in managing a high volume of cases and driving claims through the administrative process.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking contract attorneys barred and in good standing in any state with 1+ years of litigation experience to Work Remotely on a 1 plus year assignment. As a Hearing Representative, you will represent our client throughout the entire special education claims process—from intake to resolution or settlement.

Pay Rates:

• 1 to 7 years of experience: $41.75/hour
• 7+ years of experience: $43.75/hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a high-volume caseload of 100–200 special education claims, ensuring timely and effective handling.
• Representation: Prepare for and/or litigate complex cases involving significant legal precedents, policy implications, or financial impact. Represent the agency in administrative hearings, pre-hearing conferences, and settlement negotiations.
• Administrative Process: Navigate procedural requirements and ensure compliance with federal and state education laws and regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare and review all necessary filings, agreements, and reports with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Settlement Negotiation: Work with parents, public advocacy groups, and opposing counsel to reach fair resolutions while negotiating claims for attorney’s fees.
• Training and Collaboration: Collaborate with special education specialists, technical experts, and attorneys; provide training to field staff and clinical staff on compliance with education laws.
• Research and Compliance: Analyze case law, gather evidence, and evaluate settlement demands. Provide guidance on compliance obligations to parents and students under hearing orders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bar Admission: Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Litigation Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of recent litigation experience (more preferred).
• Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues.
• Caseload Management: Proven ability to manage 100–200 cases concurrently.
• Timekeeping: Ability to log activities in 15-minute increments throughout the workday.
• Remote Work Skills: Dedicated workspace, reliable Wi-Fi, and comfort with virtual tools like Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to accommodate early morning hearings and work within Eastern Time Zone hours (7 AM–7 PM).
• Preferred Experience: Administrative Law, IEP/Special Education, Experience working for a government agency, Public Interest work, Settlement experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

LEGAL LIQUOR LICENSING CONSULTANT

ONSITE | DALLAS, TX

DIRECT HIRE

Imprimis is excited to be partnering with a niche legal consulting firm to find an exceptional Licensing Consultant to join their team.Ideal position for legal professionals with strong contract experience or licensing specialists in food & beverage. Experience with corporate legal documents, particularly in the hospitality field, highly preferred. Must be highly technically proficient and accustomed to working in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

$75,0000 - $95000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

100% employee-paid benefits | Bonus potential

Description

• Focus on licensing and compliance matters, acquisitions, transfer of active licenses, renewals and regulatory updates
• Assist with a large portfolio of clients nationwide in procuring new license agreements, renewing informing clients of updated regulatory statutory and agency requirements
• Maintain client files and corporate minute books to ensure accuracy of disclosure required by appropriate licensing agencies
• Update and maintain project management software and proprietary databases
• Work directly with high-level corporate executives to accomplish license objectives

Required Skills

• Highly proficient technology skills (Outlook and Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, Slack
• Strong project and time management skills
• Confident decision-making skill
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to handle challenges and ability to think creatively to resolve problems

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside accomplished attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while supporting complex insurance defense litigation cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of insurance defense litigation, from case inception through trial.
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial exhibits.
• Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to insurance defense matters.
• Manage and organize case files, medical records, expert reports, and deposition summaries.
• Coordinate and track court deadlines, depositions, hearings, and trial schedules.
• Assist in fact investigation, witness interviews, and document review to support case development.
• Prepare for trials, mediations, and depositions, including organizing trial binders and exhibits.
• Review and summarize medical records, accident reports, and insurance policies.
• Work closely with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience as an insurance defense legal assistant in a law firm setting.
• Skills:Strong knowledge of insurance defense litigation, court procedures, and case management.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis), e-filing systems, and document management software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records and insurance policies is a plus.

Growing construction law and business law firm has an opening for a lateral associate attorney (10-15 years in practice) in its Dallas office. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience in construction law and litigation, arbitration, contracts, insurance issues, and business disputes. Candidate must be able to assume 1st chair and 2nd chair roles in construction cases, so routine experience in conducting discovery, drafting pleadings and appearing in court/arbitration hearings is a requirement. Compensation is negotiable, but commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

· Prior litigation and trial experience as a 1st chair attorney

· Experience in analyzing, reviewing, editing, and drafting legal documents

· Superior logical reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical skills

· Experience conducting and defending depositions

· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

· Ability to work with, and meet the expectations of, clients who demand excellence

· JD from accredited law school and licensed to practice in Texas

· At least 10 years experience in litigation

Responsibilities:

· Assist and collaborate with senior attorneys on litigation matters

· Accept assignments as a first chair litigation attorney, as well as some second chair assignments

· Manage some projects and cases from start to finish

· Conduct and defend depositions, prepare and respond to discovery, and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs

· Legal research and analysis

· Attend hearings, mediations, trial, and arbitration

Benefits:

· Health insurance

· 401(k)/Individual Retirement Account

-Bar dues, insurance, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75254 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75254: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

This is a full-time, in-office, non-exempt position with paid overtime and long-term growth potential. The paralegal will support multiple trial attorneys in a fast-paced environment and play a critical role in high-stakes litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and file federal and state court documents
• Manage high-volume litigation support and deadlines
• Support multiple attorneys simultaneously
• Assist with trial preparation and filings
• Maintain accuracy, organization, and discretion

Qualifications:

• Strong litigation and court-filing experience
• Experience with white-collar, tax, or complex business litigation preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, in-office environment

Tools Used: Disco, Elite, PACER

This role is well-suited for a paralegal who values quality work, professional collaboration, and stability.

The Dallas office of Walters Balido & Crain seeks an attorney with experience in commercial litigation. Requires strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law, as well as federal and state rules. Must have effective oral and written advocacy skills, negotiation tactics, and the ability to apply analytical skills in addressing complex legal issues. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing for court appearances, depositions, file management from intake to resolution, participation in settlement conferences, research, and client correspondence.

WBC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as the stability of a well-established practice. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect.

Responsibilities:

• Case assessment for liability, loss, and damages
• Manage client reporting, billing, budgeting, and case management requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Conducting depositions
• Exceptional research, writing, and briefing skills
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules
• Meet or exceed monthly billable hour goals
• Occasional travel

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice in the State of Texas
• Commercial litigation experience preferred
• Able to work with a team in a collaborative environment or independently
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel

Experience:

• Litigation: 2-5+ years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• TX Bar License (Required)

This role is ideal for a litigation and or labor and employment secretary who is eager to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and format litigation documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and subpoenas
• Coordinate and e-file documents in Texas state and federal courts
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and court alerts
• Organize and maintain electronic files within the document management system
• Assist with time entry, billing, and expense processing
• Coordinate meetings, travel, CLEs, and attorney admissions
• Provide high-level administrative and client service support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation legal secretary experience
• Experience with Texas and Federal e-filing systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience with NetDocs or iManage
• Strong organizational, proofreading, and time management skills
• Interest and/or experience in Labor & Employment law
• Interested in a growth-oriented environment with strong attorney mentorship

Benefits effective on Day 1 – no waiting period, including:

• Firm-paid parking
• Commuter transportation stipend
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Hybrid schedule

Our client, a highly respected multi-office corporate law firm, is seeking a Senior Corporate & Healthcare Legal Assistant to provide sophisticated legal and administrative support to attorneys within its Corporate and Healthcare practice groups.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, transactional environment and values precision, collaboration, and high-level client service.

Position Overview

The Senior Corporate & Healthcare Legal Assistant will serve as a key partner to attorneys, supporting complex corporate transactions, healthcare regulatory matters, and entity governance work. This role requires advanced organizational skills, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority matters with discretion and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Transactional Support

• Prepare, revise, and format correspondence, memoranda, contracts, and transactional documents
• Draft and file business formation documents, including Secretary of State filings and name availability searches
• Assist with corporate governance documentation and entity maintenance
• Support private offerings and corporate transaction documentation
• Prepare and organize electronic closing binders and transaction files
• Create and maintain complex organizational charts and ownership structures

Administrative & Practice Support

• Manage attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange travel
• Prepare and submit expense reports and reimbursements
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical client files
• Review, edit, and process pre-bills and client invoices
• Coordinate CLE registrations and track attorney compliance
• Provide overflow and team coverage support as needed
• Assist with special projects and cross-functional collaboration within the practice group

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of legal administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Experience supporting Corporate and/or Healthcare attorneys strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of corporate document preparation and transactional workflows
• Familiarity with state filing procedures and regulatory documentation
• Experience with legal billing systems (Aderant preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Typing speed of 70+ WPM
• Exceptional proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a deadline-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits

This firm offers a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-funded HSA contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation + 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid parking or transit subsidy
• Company-paid life and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Identity protection and critical illness/accident coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Concierge health advocate service

Our top-5 Texas law firm client is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate with 3–7 years of experience (classes of 2019–2023) to join its growing practice in Austin, Dallas, Houston, or New York. The ideal candidate will have experience advising clients on a broad range of employment matters, including employment-related aspects of corporate transactions, drafting employment, separation, and restrictive covenant agreements, and providing day-to-day counseling on workplace issues. Experience with labor & employment litigation and M&A-related diligence is preferred. Strong academic credentials and prior large law firm experience are required.

The annual base salary ranges from $260,000 to $420,000, depending on factors including year classification, graduation year, skills, and overall experience.

Please submit application materials through the portal here. Note that your resume will not be distributed without your consent.

Are you a seasoned attorney who thrives on autonomy, leveraging your legal expertise and keen analytical abilities to conduct comprehensive investigations? Do you possess an eye for detail and a strong commitment to ensuring compliance?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Work Shield is seeking an Employee Relations Investigations Attorney I to join our growing Investigations Team in our office in Dallas, Texas. Work Shield provides the only enhanced and tech-enabled solution that partners with employers to efficiently manage reporting, investigation and resolution of workplace harassment, discrimination, and misconduct issues in their entirety.

Position Overview: The Employee Relations Investigations Attorney I will be assigned within the Investigations Team and works under minimum supervision, reporting to the Director of Investigations. The Employee Relations Investigations Attorney is responsible for investigating and managing all types of allegations of employee workplace misconduct, including but not limited to Title VII and Title IX harassment and discrimination, retaliation, ADA violations, ADEA claims, bullying, and hostile work environment claims for our clients' employee populations. This role delivers efficient and systematic resolution recommendations and serves as a specialist on investigation procedures and documentation.

The Employee Relations Investigations Attorney I must work effectively across geographical, diverse, and cultural boundaries and possess the ability to discern systemic issues during the investigative process. This role requires direct interaction with clients, their employees, and some internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Investigation Management: Investigate and manage a wide array of workplace misconduct incidents, including harassment, discrimination, ADA violations, ADEA claims, workplace bullying, conflicts, and hostile work environments, in addition to Title VII and Title IX-related incidents.

• Timely Case Completion: Ensure that 100% of investigations are completed within expected timelines, maintaining systematic resolution strategies.

• Intake and Pre-Screening Review: Begin investigations once the intake and pre-screening of incident reports have been completed, assessing the nature of the complaint to determine if it involves harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace conflicts, or other forms of misconduct.

• Analysis and Strategy: Perform initial analysis of complaints, independently develop investigation strategies, and prepare detailed investigative plans.

• Evidence Collection: Collect witness statements, review documentary evidence, and make credibility determinations. Analyze relevant materials to provide comprehensive investigation findings.

• Incident Evaluation Reports: Prepare thoughtful and clear incident evaluation reports that summarize key findings and offer recommendations for corrective actions. Ensure reports are logical and well-documented.

• Client Communication: Establish and maintain timely and effective communication with clients throughout the investigation process, ensuring they are informed of key findings and recommendations.

• Legal and Policy Compliance: Maintain thorough knowledge of federal and state laws related to workplace misconduct, including Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, labor relations, and other related regulations. Ensure compliance in all investigations.

• Training and Mentorship: Train, coach, and mentor other investigators on best practices for conducting thorough, impartial investigations across a broad range of workplace issues.

• Coordination: Work closely with external partners and client contacts to ensure investigative consistency and quality.

• Empathy and Sensitivity: Use a people-centered approach, demonstrating empathy while providing direct, actionable feedback. Navigate sensitive and uncomfortable situations with professionalism and discretion.

• Systemic Issue Identification: Identify systemic issues that may arise during investigations and provide recommendations for addressing these larger organizational concerns.

• Trust Building: Quickly develop trust and rapport with others, fostering strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Additional Tasks: Perform miscellaneous tasks and special projects as assigned.

• Values Alignment: Consistently embody and promote the values of Work Shield.

Experience:

• Licensed to practice law (Texas preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience conducting EEO or Employee Relations-related compliance investigations
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Skills:

• Extensive experience conducting workplace investigations, including complex cases involving a broad array of misconduct issues.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, and related regulations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong organizational and case management skills.
• Ability to work across diverse and cultural boundaries with a high degree of empathy and integrity.
• Adept at handling multiple investigations simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for people entering this role is up to $110,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and organizational performance and goal attainment.

At Work Shield, we believe in providing a well-rounded package that supports both your personal and professional life. Our total rewards package includes a flexible benefits plan and career development programs designed to help you thrive in a diverse and supportive workplace. Here’s what we offer:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program + 13 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account with Employer Contributions
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Company-paid Parking
• Professional Development and Learning Opportunities
• On-the-job Training and Skills Development

Employment Type

This is a full-time, in office position. This position is an "at-will" position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.