Legal assistant for busy growing office to support 2 managing partners.

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Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

A bit about us:

Growing San Antonio business litigation firm is seeking their next Legal Assistant to assist in firm growth.

Why join us?

PTO, Retirement, Benefits

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position offering an exceptional opportunity to work closely with our legal team, providing support in a variety of legal tasks. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment, and has a passion for the legal industry. You will be instrumental in ensuring smooth operation within our firm, providing vital support to our attorneys in case preparation, legal research, document management, and other critical tasks.

Responsibilities:

1. Conducting comprehensive legal research and gathering relevant information to assist attorneys in case preparation.
2. Preparing legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and other necessary legal paperwork.
3. Utilizing legal software for efficient case management, document retrieval, and record keeping.
4. Drafting legal documents, including deposition summaries, legal memoranda, and discovery documents.
5. Coordinating and managing schedules, appointments, and deadlines.
6. Maintaining organized and up-to-date case files and documentation.
7. Assisting in preparation for trials, hearings, depositions, and meetings.
8. Reviewing legal documents to ensure they are in proper format and contain all necessary portions or related documents for court acceptance.
9. Providing administrative support such as answering phone calls, managing correspondence, and handling client inquiries.

Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within the legal industry.
2. Proficiency in legal research and legal software.
3. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
4. Exceptional knowledge of legal documentation and case management.
5. Proven experience in drafting, preparing, and reviewing legal documents.
6. Strong administrative and organizational skills.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
9. Strong knowledge of law, legal procedures, and court system.
10. High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

If you are a proactive individual with excellent legal skills and a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

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