Full job description- Legal Assistant needed urgently hiring.
One of our most innovative manufacturing clients currently needs 5 legal assistants for a long-term project.
Apply now to join a team of dedicated legal professionals who mix personal care and professional skill to help their clients. Our client is currently seeking a contract Legal Assistants for its Civil Litigation division in the San Antonio region.
Only individuals residing in San Antonio and the surrounding area currently being considered.
Position Title: Legal Assistant Criminal Defense
Responsibilities:
- Supports attorneys in all stages of criminal defense.
- Assisting with overall case management
- Organizing and electronically filing pleadings and discovery
- Coordinating and scheduling calendars and calendaring all pending deadlines.
- Corresponding with opposing counsel and judicial assistants
- Maintaining attorneys' calendars
- Drafting letters and pleadings
- Conducting legal research
- Preparation of discovery and motions as appropriate
- Organizing and bates stamping discovery.
- Assisting with preparing attorneys for mediation, arbitration, and trial
- Updating clients on case status
Qualifications:
- Paralegal Certificate or at least 2+ years as Criminal Defense Legal Assistant or Paralegal
- Familiarity with Microsoft Suites, Outlook, Clio Manage and Clio Grow preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented outlook
- Positive, team-oriented mindset
- Boutique law firm with a professional and relaxed environment
- Pay commensurate with experience and growth opportunities offered.