What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at KRW Lawyers?
Immediate Opening for a full-time Legal Assistant at our Midland & Odessa office. KRW Lawyers is looking for a competitive and outgoing self-starter to join our team as a Legal Assistant. This is the ideal position for a candidate who wishes to gain hands-on experience and contribute from small to high profile cases. Our firm is built around a collaborative office environment where our attorneys work together and utilize creative methods to aggressively represent our clients. We also pride ourselves on a fun/social culture that values every employee. The ideal candidate should have an outstanding ability to communicate with our attorneys, mediators, court clerks, employees, clients, etc.
Responsibilities:
Assisting the Attorneys with handling task on their docket. From drafting correspondence, scheduling mediation/depositions, filing and e-filing in federal and state courts, calendaring deadlines, hearing dates,, etc. Communicate between medical providers, insurance adjusters, legal assistant, legal secretaries, court personnel, other attorneys, and clients, etc. Assist in preparing for mediations, hearings, depositions, and trial, etc. A foundational understanding of Torts, Texas Civil Procedure, and Evidence will serve a significant advantage.
Qualifications:
Spanish speaking is a requirement.
Minimum 4 years of legal experience.
Able to commute to both our Midland & Odessa office throughout the week.
Strong analytical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills Works well as a team and/or individually and entrepreneurial minded Strong attention to detail and organization Ability to multi-task and prioritize well.
Ability to adapt & work well in high stress situations.
Needles Software experience is a plus.
Advanced experience in Microsoft Office programs
Benefits:
128 HRS. PTO
Paid Holidays
100% Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 401K Plan Options
Please do not apply if you have no legal field experience, minimal of 4 years.
Responsibilities:
Assisting the Attorneys with handling task on their docket. From drafting correspondence, scheduling mediation/depositions, filing and e-filing in federal and state courts, calendaring deadlines, hearing dates,, etc. Communicate between medical providers, insurance adjusters, legal assistant, legal secretaries, court personnel, other attorneys, and clients, etc. Assist in preparing for mediations, hearings, depositions, and trial, etc. A foundational understanding of Torts, Texas Civil Procedure, and Evidence will serve a significant advantage.
Qualifications:
Spanish speaking is a requirement.
Minimum 4 years of legal experience.
Able to commute to both our Midland & Odessa office throughout the week.
Strong analytical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills Works well as a team and/or individually and entrepreneurial minded Strong attention to detail and organization Ability to multi-task and prioritize well.
Ability to adapt & work well in high stress situations.
Needles Software experience is a plus.
Advanced experience in Microsoft Office programs
Benefits:
128 HRS. PTO
Paid Holidays
100% Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 401K Plan Options
Please do not apply if you have no legal field experience, minimal of 4 years.
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