What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Hopkins Law, PLLC?
Job Description
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to become a part of our team for our small west Austin law firm (Lakeway/ Bee Cave) You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research to support legal proceedings
- Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
- Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
- Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Record and store client information
- Correspond with counsel and courts
- File pleadings with State and federal Courts
Qualifications:
- Education: BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED
- Proficiency required in Adobe Pro, Zoom, Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of general office practices and skills
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
This position is appropriate for a new college graduate without prior legal experience or a legal assistant with less than 2 years of prior experience. Prior legal experience is not necessary.
For the position to be remote, the candidate must have ability to work independently and be close enough to Lakeway/ Bee Cave, Texas in order to be in office 2-3 times per month.
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