Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

To provide administrative support to a Law Practice that serves Texas and also various cities throughout the US. Combine law practice experience and knowledge to assist the Lawyer and legal team in reference to running and maintaining law firm, clientele, filing system, and related software, providing ethical and efficient service.

Responsibilities and Duties

Criminal and Civil Law

• Preparing case files : Gathering information and data, and preparing case files for hearings
• Communicating with clients and others : Interviewing clients and law enforcement, and communicating with attorneys, staff, and the public
• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Preparing for trial : Assisting attorneys in preparing for trial, including attending hearings, trials, and depositions
• Drafting legal documents : Drafting pleadings, orders, notices, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Maintaining records : Maintaining case management databases, and documenting and maintaining required records and statistics
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Communicates with government agencies.

Personal Injury Law

Required Skills and Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience

Job Type

Full-Time 40-hour work week. M-F, 9a-6p, with 1-hour lunch with rotating Saturdays.

Compensation

$18.00 to $23.00 / hour with the ability to grow, learn, and be challenged, depending on experience