Full time/ Part time Legal Assistant and Secretary

Amarillo, TX, USA
The Law Office of Randall L. Sherrod, P.C. is seeking a full-time/part-time legal assistant and secretary. Job duties will include file maintenance, filing court documents, secretarial and legal assistant work. This is a general practice with focus in civil litigation, criminal defense, family law, and probate.
Job duties will include file maintenance, filing court documents, secretarial and legal assistant work.
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The Wood Law Firm- Personal Injury Paralegal/ Legal Assistant

Amarillo, TX, USA
The Wood Law Firm is expanding and looking to hire a personal injury paralegal/legal assistant. At our firm, we prioritize our clients and are dedicated to providing them with the best possible experience. As our personal injury practice continues to grow, we are seeking a skilled individual to join our team. We understand that our clients' satisfaction is crucial to our success, and we take pride in offering them the highest level of service. If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together to help our clients navigate the legal system and achieve the outcomes they deserve.
 
Job Responsibilities may include:
 
This role offers a diverse set of responsibilities, including drafting legal motions, following up on medical record requests, preparing demands, maintaining calendars, engaging with clients, managing the discovery process, and providing unparalleled customer service that centers on meeting clients' needs. The successful candidate will also be a reliable team player, providing backup support to other team members within the firm when required.
Required Work Experience / Education

We are looking for a qualified candidate who has at least two years of work experience as a personal injury paralegal/legal assistant (plaintiff or defense). Our ideal candidate should have a proven track record of success in their previous roles and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the legal principles and procedures involved in personal injury cases.

We will consider candidates who do not technically have paralegal/legal assistant experience but have had significant involvement in/or is familiar with insurance, Worker’s Compensation, and/or medical summarization.

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team.

Necessary Skills

Time Management

Organization to keep track of assigned tasks

The ability to follow instructions.

The ability to work in a fast paced environment.

A strong sense of urgency to complete tasks under pressure.

The ability to learn new programs used within the office environment.

People skills in regards to interacting with clients in a calm, professional manner.

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative


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Paralegal - Warner Law Firm

Amarillo, TX, USA
Immediate Opening for Paralegal

The Warner Law Firm is looking for a full-time paralegal.

Type: Full time, hourly
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday with 1 hour for lunch, overtime as needed.
Salary: starting pay depending on experience and paid vacation after period of time.

A paralegal coordinates office activities for the attorney, performing a variety of paralegal duties, such as scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents and correspondence, assisting with billing each month, and providing information and direction to others. The work requires knowledge of legal, secretarial, and office practices. A paralegal should be a self-starter with the ability to assist the attorney.

Accountability:
The Paralegal is accountable to the Attorney.

Relationships:
  1. Work under the supervision of the Attorney
  2. Be professional to all current and potential clients, attorneys, court staff, and vendors.
Send resume in PDF by email to mike@thewarnerlawfirm.com with subject line “Paralegal Position”

  1. Familiar with Civil and  Family Law.
  2. Familiar with court and clerk procedures of various counties in Texas.
  3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  4. Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
  5. Proficient in case management software like Pro Doc and Clio.
  6. Experienced with Adobe Professional is a plus.
  7. Detail oriented – Ability to read documents submitted by clients; and take appropriate action based on the information they contain.
  8. Possesses the ability to prioritize files based on deadlines and amount of time required by each task.
  9. Experienced in both written (e-mail) and verbal customer service – providing accurate and professional information to appropriate parties, but provide NO legal advice.
  10. Proficient in typing accurately – excellent spelling and grammar is a MUST.
  11. Able to take detailed, accurate notes and records.
  12. Promptly respond to all e-mails and voicemails.
  13. Excellent proofreading skills.
  14. No facial piercings; other than ears.
  15. No visible tattoos
  16. Business attire required, including clothing and appearance.
  17. Must be on time for work; mornings and lunch.
  18. Understands and practices client/attorney/firm confidentiality.
  19. MOS Certification in Word preferred – or working towards obtaining.
  20. Associate’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate required – or working towards obtaining.
  1. Greet clients and guests in person or on the telephone – answering, screening and/or directing inquiries
  2. Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information, following up on delegated assignments, and knowing when to act and when to refer the matter to attorney
  3. Complete clerical work
  4. Perform all data and client management
  5. Perform accounting, billing of revenue and expenses for client monthly and take payments and give receipt for same
  6. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and maintain personal networks
  7. E-filing documents
  8. Maintain and organize files
  9. Go through e-mails, move to relevant files and answer per direction of attorney
  10. Draft-with help of managing attorney, e-mails, letter, pleadings, orders, pretrial motions and orders, subpoenas etc.
  11. Proofread all documents before they go out to the client, other attorneys, or the Court
  12. Deal directly with the Court Coordinators
  13. Additional tasks as needed
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Full Time Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Amarillo, Texas, USA
The Law Office of Jamie S. Vandivere, solo-practitioner, family law practice, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal with excellent people skills. Wage is negotiable depending on experience.

Eligible candidates must have excellent communication skills, able to multi-task, ability to work independently, detail oriented, excellent proof-reader, and self-motivate. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality with client information.

Working hours: M-F 8:00A.M.-5:00P.M.

Position Summary: Answer phones, draft documents, proof-read, e-file with courts, contact with client, appearance in court with attorney, set appointment, and assist in trial preparation, etc.

Job Type: Full-Time Position

Benefits: Paid Holidays, health insurance provided, if needed, over-time pay for any hours over 40, paid vacation after one year, (terms negotiable), and matching IRA contributions as allowed by law.

If you are interested in applying, you must provide a resume and references to: jsvlaw@jsvlegal.com