The Austin office of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC, an established, over 100-year-old Texas law firm has an immediate opening for a legal assistant with at least 2 years of relevant legal experience to assist a growing office.
This career opportunity will require assisting with regulatory matters as well as a wide range of business matters, including administrative litigation, government affairs, regulated transactions, contract review, investment/financing, and mergers and acquisitions.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Aiding in responding to discovery
- Preparing documents for pleadings and hearings
- E-filing in state and federal courts
- Scheduling & calendaring
- Drafting correspondence
- Opening new files, organizing and maintaining case files
- Entering attorneys’ time
- Assisting with monthly billing cycle
- Making travel arrangements
- Submitting expense reimbursements
- Maintaining confidentiality for all cases
- Other duties & special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ Years of prior litigation experience required
- Prior experience in real estate transactions and/or regulatory law highly preferred
- Strong attention to detail and quality; capable of anticipating attorneys' needs
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable with strong work ethic and professional demeanor
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Required Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite & Cloud-based systems, E-filing, billing, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. Standard hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
