Legal Assistant (Part-Time)

Law Office of Kerrisa Chelkowski
1017 S. Alamo
San Antonio, Texas 78210 www.defend-texas.com

Please email a cover letter and resume to: kerrisa@defendtexas.com

Law firm specializing in state and federal criminal defense. The ideal candidate is a hard- working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. The candidate is comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve the best results. Must be a self-starter and independent worker.

Positions Available: Two
Job Type: Part Time
Work Location: Hybrid
Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 DOE with potential for increases and bonuses
Schedule: Part Time

Paralegal / Legal Assistant Job Duties are as follows:

• Organize office and assist associates in ways that optimize procedures
• Answer multi-line phone system, texts, and emails and distribute communications in a timely manner
• Greet clients and prepare them for meetings with the attorneys
• Schedule and plan meetings and appointments
• Monitor level of supplies and handle shortages
• File documents and keep filing system up to date
• Maintain trusting relationships with clients and colleagues
• Perform receptionist duties
• Run errands
• Scan, copy, fax, documents, email updates, request discovery, text updates, etc.
• Open client files
• Assist the attorneys in drafting motions, petitions, notices, subpoenas, etc. e-filing, opening/closing files.
• Mail out correspondence to clients
• Collect payments through multiple platforms.
• Call, text, email clients on open invoices and set up payment plans.
• Call the prisons/jail/court/ attorneys' office to get information for clients and attorney.
• Research for clients, attorneys, etc.
• Follow up with courts and clients, and send office memos with updates using interoffice case management software, etc.
• Keep and create databases regarding invoices, intakes, etc.

Requirements:

• Professional attire and demeanor a must.
• Keep timely attendance with minimal absences and tardiness
• Be professional & courteous.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to manage your time wisely meet deadlines & prioritize.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of cloud based computing
• Proficient on Mac Computers including Apple IOS programs.

Preferred but Not Required:

• Knowledge in Criminal Law
• Knowledge of Clio Software
• E-filing
• Bilingual / Spanish

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person