Austin, TX
19 hours ago
Legal Administrative Assistant

Our client, a prestigious law firm in Austin, is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys through high-level administrative and substantive legal work. This role plays a critical part in ensuring seamless legal operations, particularly in litigation, condemnation, and insurance defense. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoy leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, and have a keen eye for detail, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal team.

Key Responsibilities: Coordinate visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them in a professional and courteous manner. Coordinate deliveries and ensure all mail and packages are distributed accordingly, including by electronic means, if required. Setup, maintain, and take down of conference room for scheduled meeting, depositions, etc. Provide facilities support, including but not limited to, adequate stock of supply room, shredding bin services, maintenance of suite, etc. Assist with organization and tidiness of kitchen/breakroom, supply cabinets and copying room. Leverage technology resources to ensure the group of attorneys is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. Identify most efficient and effective manner to complete tasks. Prepare documents by formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, printing and transmitting text, data and graphics using office software applications. Prepare appellate briefs, including tables of contents and tables of authorities.  A knowledge and appreciation of the legal processes that facilitate the accurate preparation of client documents and responding to filing or closing deadlines.  Prepare and coordinate e-filings in state and federal courts, including tracking of file-stamped copies of e-filings  Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes and scan documents.  Ensure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate workspaces/folders in IManage, FileSite, and paper files, as necessary.  Maintain the daily calendar of each attorney including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.  Maintain Outlook contacts for each attorney as appropriate. Maintain updated correspondence and pleadings files and handle filing, indexing, and creating sub-files.  Maintain a master list for each file and update the list as new files or matters are opened.  Open files, close files and assist with conflicts checks.  Provide support to the attorneys with timesheets and regular billing matters.  Requests reimbursement for attorneys through ChromeRiver .  Maintain a good working rapport with clients and court personnel which requires discretion and judgment.  Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Flexibility to work OT as driven by Litigation practice needs. Qualifications & Skills: Minimum 5 years of experience in litigation support within a law firm environment. Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) and familiarity with legal support tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and adapt to evolving legal needs. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, proofreading, and transcription. Keen attention to detail, organization, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree, business school certification, or related legal education is preferred. Why Join Our Client's Firm? Work alongside a team of highly skilled attorneys in a collaborative and engaging environment. Leverage top-tier legal technology and tools to enhance efficiency and streamline case management. Gain exposure to complex and high-profile cases in the legal industry. Be part of a firm that values professional growth, precision, and excellence in legal support services.

If you are a proactive, tech-savvy, and highly organized legal professional looking for an opportunity to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

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