Amarillo Legal Assistant

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law, P.C.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law, P.C. in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our busy criminal defense practice. This full-time position is based in the Amarillo office, not remote, and requires strong organization and communication with clients and attorneys.

You will assist clients by phone, email, and in person, support attorneys as needed, and help maintain case files in our case management system. The role includes filing and 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.

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

Dunham & Jones is a Texas Law Firm built on purpose, meaning, service, and relationships. We help our clients navigate the complex criminal litigation process by providing experienced, compassionate, and responsive legal counsel and expertise.

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

The Pay Range For This Role Is

18 - 22 USD per hour (Amarillo Office)