Job Description
Job Description
Join an amazing litigation team with a downtown Austin law firm. 1 day per week can be worked remotely.
- Provide general office support for litigation attorneys, for example, maintain and organize files, photocopy, maintain calendars, prepare expense reports, submit invoices for payment, schedule travel, coordinate meetings, calls and conferences to include ordering meals, scheduling conference rooms, and room set up.
- Provide support for the firm’s monthly billing process, track attorney time records and billing.
- Set up new clients and matters in the billing system.
- Prepare correspondence, documents and presentations; take responsibility for formatting, consistency and accuracy on time-sensitive, high-profile documents.
- Calculate and calendar court deadlines.
- Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents; prepare and finalize basic correspondence and other documents as necessary.
- Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records, and other documents.
- File pleadings in state and federal trial courts, courts of appeals, and Supreme Courts; communicate with court staff, as necessary; keep current with changes in court rules and filing procedures.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience as a legal assistant
- Litigation experience in a private law firm setting
- Proficient with MS Office
- Organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
- Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently
Firm pays 100% of employee portion of healthcare. Competitive base ($80-$95K), annual bonuses, and annual raises. 401k with match, PTO, paid parking, and other perks.