Reporting to the Office Manager or Designee, the Legal Assistant I is responsible for working within the stream of legal operations which can include prejudgment remedies, judgements, post judgement remedies, and/or logistics process work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Updates electronic files.
- Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
- Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
- Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
- Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.
- Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position.
- Having the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignments.
- Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical.
Education and Experience:
Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies. Prefer one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology; however, will provide on the job training. Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
- Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
Work Environment:
The position is primarily an office-based position with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dallas or Houston TX, or Las Vegas NV: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston or Dallas, TX 77077 or Las Vegas NV 89117
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