Executive Assistant / Legal Assistant
About the job
Firm Overview
Klemchuk PLLC is a Dallas-based intellectual property and business litigation law firm that helps companies protect their innovations, brands, and market position. The firm represents clients ranging from high-growth startups to multinational corporations, with a strong focus on intellectual property litigation and anti-counterfeiting enforcement campaigns.
We are known for pairing sophisticated legal strategy with a modern, operationally disciplined approach. The firm operates with structured project teams and emphasizes accountability, responsiveness, and exceptional client service. Their work often involves high-visibility enforcement matters, complex litigation, and coordinated brand protection initiatives.
The culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and high-trust. Team members are given meaningful ownership, direct exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to grow alongside a firm that values initiative, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
Employee Value Proposition
- High Impact Role: Direct influence on major enforcement campaigns and complex litigation.
- Leadership Exposure: Executive Assistant to the CEO with long-term potential to help grow other areas of his practice.
- Growth Through Responsibility: The firm rewards capability with autonomy and increased scope.
- Strong Culture: Collaborative, team-oriented, and not micromanaged.
- Client Sophistication: Exposure to global brands and complex, high-stakes matters.
- Competitive Benefits: Strong compensation structure with retirement contribution and bonus upside.
Position Overview
This is a dual Executive Assistant to the CEO and Litigation Assistant role serving as the operational hub of the legal team. The role is involves:
Case Management & Filings
- Organizing and managing all state and federal filings
- Project managing litigation and enforcement matters
- Ensuring deadlines, pleadings, and campaigns move forward seamlessly
Executive Assistant to Darin
- Full ownership of calendar management
- Scheduling, prioritization, and workflow coordination
- Acting as a gatekeeper and strategic support partner
Intake Support & Matter Management
- Backup support for client intake
- Opening and tracking new matters
- Supporting transition of intake admin toward a more sales-focused role
This is a fully in-office position (Monday–Friday, flexible within reason on hours)
Ideal Candidate Profile
Required Experience & Competencies
- 5+ years of litigation experience (paralegal, legal assistant, firm administrator, or case manager)
- Texas State and Federal litigation experience
- Background in intellectual property or commercial litigation
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Able to juggle multiple competing deadlines with urgency
- Team-first mindset with strong ownership mentality
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment
Preferred
- Certified Paralegal
- Experience with Clio (very strong plus)
Year 1 Performance Objectives
1. Own Litigation Operations
Within the first 90 days, take full ownership of:
- All case filings (state & federal)
- Calendar tracking and deadline management
- Matter organization and document control
Success looks like:
- Zero missed deadlines
- Clean, well-organized case files
- Attorneys confident that matters are moving without constant oversight
2. Successfully Project Manage a Major Enforcement Campaign
Take lead operational responsibility for a high-visibility anti-counterfeiting campaign involving a well-known brand.
Success looks like:
- Coordinated filings and tracking across jurisdictions
- Clear communication across internal team members
- Campaign running smoothly without escalation
3. Elevate Executive Support to a Strategic Level
Fully assume control of Darin’s calendar, scheduling, and workflow prioritization.
Success looks like:
- Optimized schedule aligned with firm priorities
- Reduced friction and interruptions
- Darin able to operate at a higher strategic level
4. Strengthen Intake & Matter Onboarding Systems
Provide reliable backup for intake while helping transition current intake support toward revenue-generating activities.
Success looks like:
- Seamless new matter openings
- Clean data entry and case setup
- No operational bottlenecks as responsibilities shift
- Full-time, in-office (Dallas, TX 75206)
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Compensation & Benefits
Up to $90,000 annual salary (based on experience) plus benefits package
401k, Medical, Dental, Vision
Free parking and professional work environment