Job Description
Job Description
**Job description
** We are seeking a professional and detail oriented Legal Assistant/Receptionist to join our legal team. This role provides front-desk reception duties as well as administrative support to attorneys and paralegals. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.
**Reception Duties:
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- Greet clients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner
- Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
- Maintain a clean and organized reception area
**Legal Assistant Duties:
**
- Conduct basic legal research and assist with case preparation
- Communicate with clients, courts, and other legal professionals on behalf of attorneys
- Track deadlines and ensure timely filing and responses
- Provide status updates to clients
**Qualifications
**
- Bilingual/Spanish (Required)
- Previous experience in a law office preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (english and spanish)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Houston, TX 77076: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person