Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Worth, TX

Law Firm

Fort Worth, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Fort Worth, TX

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant position at the law firm involves providing support to the Public Information Act Request Team. Key responsibilities include:

- Communication Services: Managing emails, calendars, contact information, phone calls, voicemail messages, and conference calls using systems such as Outlook.
- Document Services: Proofreading and revising letters to the Attorney General’s Office and Public Information Act requestors, opening Public Information Act requests, calculating request deadlines, and drafting, proofreading, revising, and formatting various types of documents and emails.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience as a Legal Assistant. The position requires strong proofreading, formatting, writing, and organizational skills, alongside a pleasant attitude and good work ethic.

Competencies:
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change, whether expected or unexpected, and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Diligence: Monitor multiple projects, take ownership of work products for accuracy, apply organizational strategies to prioritize projects, and effectively use resources.
- Effective Communication (Written and Verbal): Communicate clearly and coherently with coworkers and clients, read and comprehend information and instructions, adapt communication style to suit situations and audiences, and draft, proofread, and format documents for grammar, clarity, and appearance.
- Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, Adobe, and office equipment.

Work Hours:
The usual work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 . to 5:00 ., with a one-hour lunch break. Overtime work may be required occasionally.

Salary Information:
The salary information for this position is not provided in the text.