Legal Assistant - Austin, United States - Kimbrough Legal, PLLC

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionWe're seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You'll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you're an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from youCompensation:

$18 - $20 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
• Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department
• Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines

Qualifications:

• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
• Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate's degree is a plus

About Company

Kimbrough Legal, PLLC provides clients in Austin, San Antonio, and the surrounding areas with bold, passionate legal representation for divorce, family law, and criminal defense cases. We're good at what we do because we follow one simple principle: the client comes first. It's why we pride ourselves on creating thoughtful client-centered solutions that are both practical and accessible for those we serve.