We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant in Addison, Texas. This role is within the legal industry, where you would be part of a dynamic workplace. Your primary functions would involve drafting legal documents, managing calendars, and maintaining client relations among other administrative tasks.
Responsibilities:
• Efficiently process and track client fee letters, ensuring all necessary follow-ups.
• Draft routine correspondence and legal documents as required.
• Manage attorney calendars, including adding entries to Property Tax calendar as necessary.
• Maintain and update contact lists, ensuring accurate information across all databases and client files.
• Handle mail, email, and FedEx items daily, ensuring accurate distribution and inclusion of all necessary attachments.
• Regularly check attorney’s Out Box for new task assignments or materials for distribution.
• Collaborate with the Property Tax file clerk to manage files as needed.
• Record attorney and/or paralegal time into the Juris accounting system.
• Ensure timely filing and document management.
• Handle travel arrangements and schedule meetings and conference calls as per attorney's requirements.
• Assist in Accounts Receivable collections and manage detailed, accurate expense reimbursements and client chargeable expenses.
• Assist attorney with client gift lists, holiday cards, and announcements.
• Perform additional work-related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Provide support to other secretaries in the section as time allows, including tasks like opening new case files, preparing case maintenance forms, and e-filing legal documentation.
Join the good life in Addison, Texas, and apply for this position by sending your resume to
rosemare.jones< at >roberthalf.< com >
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant from a law firm
• Proficiency in Calendar Management is required
• Strong skills in Client Relations are essential
• Excellent technical skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Ability to input attorney and paralegal time into Juris accounting system
• Demonstrable Administrative skills are a prerequisite
• Ability to Book Travel Arrangements effectively is desirable
• Experience in Civil Litigation is highly preferred
You are meant to be happy. Apply to this position by calling Rosie jones at 214-999-0909