Legal Assistant - Austin, United States - L.K. Jordan & Associates

Description

L.K. Jordan & Associates is looking for a motivated and highly organized Legal Assistant to join our client's team located in Austin, TX. In this role you will provide support to attorneys and legal professionals at a reputable law firm that is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to their clients. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years of civil litigation experience, and be detail oriented with a strong understating of legal procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with preparing legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Organize and maintain legal files, including electronic and paper records.
• Draft, edit, and proofread various documents including State and Federal filings, contracts, and formal correspondence.
• Prepare and maintain pleadings notebooks, deposition materials, ADR filings, and other litigation-related records.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and court appearances for attorneys.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and other parties.
• Assist with billing and invoicing tasks, including timekeeping and expense tracking.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phones, managing emails, and handling office correspondence.
• Assist in trial preparation and other litigation-related tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience (3+ years) working as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within a law firm.
• 3 + years of experience in civil litigation, including construction, ADR proceedings, as well as State and Federal rules.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to professionally interact with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and under pressure through excellent time management.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience ranges from $65,000 to $75,000.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our dynamic team, please submit your resume to I look forward to hearing from you