Legal Assistant

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, short term disability, FSA, 401(k), and profit sharing. Salary is commensurate with experience.


H1: Legal Assistant Job Opening at Law Firm in Houston, TX
H2: Join Our Winning Team at PBFCM

Salary Information:
- per hour
- Bi-weekly pay
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Three weeks PTO in first year
- Nine paid holidays
- 401K with match
- Bonus eligibility

Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Houston, TX
Experience: At least 1 year in an office setting, preferably in a collection law firm
Education: High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred

Overview:
- PBFCM is a dynamic and growing law firm, representing over 2000 governmental entities in Texas
- Founded on principles of honesty and ethical conduct
- 14 offices across Texas with over 50 attorneys and 400+ employees

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide litigation support to department and attorneys
- Prepare and e-file litigation documents
- Maintain documents and databases
- Communicate with clients, constables, court personnel, and others
- Follow up on pending and existing cases
- Meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
- Additional clerical or administrative duties as needed

Qualifications:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Punctuality and dependability

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a law office and understanding of the litigation process
- Knowledge of Texas E-Filing procedures, Skip-tracing techniques, and E-Cabinet systems
- Fluency in Spanish

Work Environment:
- On-the-job training and performance assessment within first 60 days
- Annual performance reviews
- Reporting to department supervisor and litigation manager
- Local travel required

Physical Demands:
- Sitting at a computer most of the day
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching
- Specific vision abilities required

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via our website at . Salary is commensurate with experience. Join our winning team at PBFCM and enjoy a competitive benefits package and a professional yet casual work environment.

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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans, Three Weeks PTO in First Year, Nine Paid Holidays, 401K with Match , Bonus Eligibility, and more

Spanish fluency preferred

Litigation Support, Legal Research, Document Preparation, E-Filing, Skip-tracing, Database Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Spanish Fluency

High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Apply online at

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma (Minimum), Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

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