Legal Assistant

Pope, Hardwicke, Christie, Schell, Kelly & Taplett, L.L.P.

Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Legal

Full Time

Job Description

Small downtown Ft. Worth law firm seeks a onsite legal assistant to join our team. We practice in many areas of civil law, including business and corporate law, oil, gas and mineral law, water law, banking and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, real property, eminent domain, zoning and land use, real estate, estate planning and probate, civil litigation and governmental law.

Responsibilities:

Support attorneys through various stages of case management
File/e-file documents with courts and/or agencies
Opening/closing files, consistent with firm practice
Maintain files as needed
Assist with time entry
Make document corrections per attorney instructions
Provide general administrative support
Backup to reception desk and other assistants

Requirements:

1+ years of experience as a legal assistant – preferably experience with real estate transactions, foreclosure and bankruptcy.
Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology and the court system
General knowledge of pleadings and proper form for drafting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office – advanced Word and Adobe skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate ability to work independently and problem solve

Additional Info:

Salary DOE
Health and Insurance Benefits: We cover 100% of employee health insurance. Dental and vision plans are available as a separate cost for employees.
401k
Paid Time Off
Paid parking
On site position

Company DescriptionWe practice in many areas of civil law, including business and corporate law, oil, gas and mineral law, water law, banking and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, real property, eminent domain, zoning and land use, real estate, estate planning and probate, civil litigation and governmental law.

Company Description

We practice in many areas of civil law, including business and corporate law, oil, gas and mineral law, water law, banking and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, real property, eminent domain, zoning and land use, real estate, estate planning and probate, civil litigation and governmental law.