Legal Assistant - Litigation Defense

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Litigation Defense
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Law Firm: Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC
Location: Austin, Texas
Department: Litigation

H1: Join a Dynamic Law Firm in Austin as a Legal Assistant - Litigation Defense
H2: Immediate Opening for Experienced Litigation Assistant

The Austin office of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented legal assistant with at least 3 years of experience in litigation defense. As a member of our team, you will assist with a diverse and busy litigation docket, from pre-suit investigations to trial and appeal.

We offer a congenial environment, team atmosphere, and excellent benefits for the ideal candidate. Our firm has been serving clients in Texas for over 100 years, and we are looking for a dedicated and dependable individual to join our growing office.

Job Responsibilities:

- Managing medical records, creating chronologies and summaries
- Communicating with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel
- Assisting with discovery requests
- Preparing documents for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial
- E-filing in state and federal courts
- Scheduling and calendaring appointments and deadlines
- Timekeeping and invoicing
- Making travel arrangements
- Drafting correspondence
- Organizing and maintaining case files

Required Qualifications:

- Highly organized and proactive self-starter
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and multitask effectively
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable with a professional demeanor and strong work ethic
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Required Skills:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Typing and transcription abilities
- Experience with e-filing
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

This is a full-time position with standard hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The salary will be commensurate with experience and includes excellent benefits.

Join our team at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC and take the next step in your legal career. Apply now for the position of Legal Assistant - Litigation Defense in our Austin office.

Not applicable for this job

Excellent benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Not specified

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the contact person listed below.

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