Legal Assistant
Hembree Bell Law, PLLC, Austin, TX, United States
At Hembree Bell Law we’re looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and paralegals. This role is the organizational and administrative backbone of our family law team.
Responsibilities
Case & Document Management:
Draft, type, and file legal documents and correspondence; maintain accurate, organized filing systems.
Discovery Support:
Assist with research, case preparation, gathering relevant information, and summarizing depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
Client & Team Liaison:
Handle phone calls, emails, client communications, and scheduling while maintaining a professional, polished demeanor.
Operations & Deadlines:
Monitor deadlines, help manage calendars efficiently, and take initiative to problem-solve and anticipate team needs.
Office Contribution:
Complete errands, attend trials as requested, and help maintain office areas (kitchen, conference rooms) to improve overall team and client experience.
Qualifications
Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary (required).
Deep familiarity with legal procedures, protocols, and the court system (required).
Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.
Expert user of legal technology and office software (Microsoft Office, CLIO/Lawmatics, Dropbox, QuickBooks, etc.).
Team player, willing to step up, comfortable working with minimal supervision.
Bonus: Bilingual (not required).
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary: $41,000+ (depending on experience).
A supportive, professional, mission‑driven team environment.
The chance to work at a firm that values and actively seeks to empower women.
Professional development opportunities and training.
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Responsibilities
Case & Document Management:
Draft, type, and file legal documents and correspondence; maintain accurate, organized filing systems.
Discovery Support:
Assist with research, case preparation, gathering relevant information, and summarizing depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
Client & Team Liaison:
Handle phone calls, emails, client communications, and scheduling while maintaining a professional, polished demeanor.
Operations & Deadlines:
Monitor deadlines, help manage calendars efficiently, and take initiative to problem-solve and anticipate team needs.
Office Contribution:
Complete errands, attend trials as requested, and help maintain office areas (kitchen, conference rooms) to improve overall team and client experience.
Qualifications
Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary (required).
Deep familiarity with legal procedures, protocols, and the court system (required).
Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.
Expert user of legal technology and office software (Microsoft Office, CLIO/Lawmatics, Dropbox, QuickBooks, etc.).
Team player, willing to step up, comfortable working with minimal supervision.
Bonus: Bilingual (not required).
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary: $41,000+ (depending on experience).
A supportive, professional, mission‑driven team environment.
The chance to work at a firm that values and actively seeks to empower women.
Professional development opportunities and training.
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