Post Conviction Legal Assistant

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal research experience
Familiarity with legal terminology

Salary

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys is seeking a Post Conviction Legal Assistant to join our growing team. This full-time position is responsible for assisting our Texas state and federal attorneys in the post-conviction phase of a criminal case.

The duties of a Post Conviction Legal Assistant include:

Keeping cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
Helping develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and electronic filing of court documents including discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
Keeping clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
Supporting case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for regular team case reviews.
Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of professional experience (Paralegal or Contract experience a plus). Microsoft 365/Microsoft Office (SharePoint-Outlook-Word-Excel-Teams), Adobe Pro, legal research experience, and familiarity with legal terminology are also required.

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, and benefits including flexible schedule, health insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance.

We invite you to join our team if you possess the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of professional experience (Paralegal or Contract experience a plus)
• Microsoft 365/Microsoft Office (SharePoint-Outlook-Word-Excel-Teams)
• Adobe Pro
• Legal research experience
• Familiarity with legal terminology

At Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and professional environment for our Post Conviction Legal Assistant. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and salary requirements for consideration.

## Post Conviction Legal Assistant

Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys is looking for a Post Conviction Legal Assistant to join our growing team and assist our Texas state and federal attorneys in the post-conviction phase of a criminal case. This full-time position is an excellent stepping stone for persons seeking to become licensed paralegal or even to continue their education through law school.

**Job Duties:**

- Keeping cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
- Helping develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and electronic filing of court documents including discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
- Keeping clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
- Supporting case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for regular team case reviews.
- Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

**Qualifications:**

- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of professional experience (Paralegal or Contract experience a plus)
- Microsoft 365/Microsoft Office (SharePoint-Outlook-Word-Excel-Teams)
- Adobe Pro
- Legal research experience
- Familiarity with legal terminology

**Salary:**

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, and benefits including flexible schedule, health insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance.

**Join the Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys Team:**

At Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and professional environment for our Post Conviction Legal Assistant. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and salary requirements for consideration.

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Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance

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Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office (SharePoint-Outlook-Word-Excel-Teams), Adobe Pro

High School or equivalent

helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and electronic filing of court documents including discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports. keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress

Qualification and Experience High school or equivalent

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