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Legal Assistant

Hailey-Petty Law Firm, PLLC

Legal Assistant

austin, TX +1 location
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Legal Assistant for a Growing Estate Planning and Probate Firm Austin If you are interested in joining a thriving small law firm that values you and your work, this may be the job for you. We are an Estate Planning and Probate law firm located in the Austin and San Antonio areas. Hailey-Petty Law Firm is a place where we make estate planning your Legacy, not a burden on your loved ones!!! Responsibilities: • Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed • Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines • Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals • Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently • Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to expand the team. Our Legal Assistant will play an integral role in creating memorable experiences for clients in person and over the telephone while providing excellent support to the team. This position requires empathy, experience, and skill. We are looking for an “A+” player with the organizational talent to help us to expand our business. The person we hire must bring energy, positivity, and a “can-do” attitude to work every day. This position will handle important administrative duties related to direct attorney support, customer service, client retention, and office management support. Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus • Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary • Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute We need a competent and professional assistant who: • Smiles when you answer the phone • Conquers calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet • Is positive and optimistic and who does not live for drama • Is an awesome multi-tasker • Can change gears quickly without stressing out or losing focus • Understands the importance doing good work, and doing it on time • Can deal with a boss who is always busy, might not give much direction, might get distracted by new exciting things, and who hates dealing with admin stuff • Is not afraid to point out that you need more training or communication from your boss in order to get your work done • Treats a call at 4:30 on Friday with the same care and compassion as one on Monday morning • Knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel • Familiar with Clio or Lawmatics or similar technology is a plus • Has at least 2 years of experience in the legal assistant field, preferably in estate planning but not required Compensation: $20 - $23 hourly

    • We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to expand the team. Our Legal Assistant will play an integral role in creating memorable experiences for clients in person and over the telephone while providing excellent support to the team. This position requires empathy, experience, and skill. We are looking for an “A+” player with the organizational talent to help us to expand our business. The person we hire must bring energy, positivity, and a “can-do” attitude to work every day. This position will handle important administrative duties related to direct attorney support, customer service, client retention, and office management support.

  • Locations
    austin, TX • San Antonio, TX