Amarillo Legal Assistant

Dunham & Jones Law; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunham & Jones Law in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our criminal defense team. You will handle client inquiries by phone, email, and in person, and assist attorneys with case preparation and filing.

This on-site role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced practice focused on misdemeanors and felonies. Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant experience is a plus but not required.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients via phone, email, and in person with questions or concerns
• Provide assistance to attorneys when requested
• Act as liaison between court clerks and the firm
• Enter new clients into the case management system and maintain the file
• Filing, backup phone operator & other clerical duties

Skills

Legal Assistant experience

Bilingual English & Spanish

Job description

About the role

Our growing criminal defense law firm seeks to add another Legal Assistant, in our Amarillo, TX office, to service our growing client base starting immediately. We operate a busy and highly successful practice with 16 offices supporting over 130 Attorneys. We primarily handle criminal defense misdemeanors and felonies, focusing on DWI cases. We operate as a highly cooperative and collaborative firm, helping to ensure all of our clients receive the best possible service. Our team is detail-oriented driving our growth into new and old markets.

What you'll do

• Assist clients via phone, email, and in person with questions or concerns
• Provide assistance to attorneys when requested
• Act as liaison between court clerks and the firm
• Enter new clients into the case management system and maintain the file
• Filing, backup phone operator & other clerical duties

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant experience is a plus but not required
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus but not required
• This is not a remote position