Austin Legal Assistant

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law PC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

401(k) & matching

Job summary

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law PC in Austin, TX is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a growing criminal defense practice. The role involves assisting clients and attorneys, and maintaining case files in a busy, collaborative environment.

The position offers entry into a firm with multiple offices and a focus on DWI cases, with standard benefits and a hands-on, client-focused approach. Austin-based, on-site employment.

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

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clerical skills

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Our growing criminal defense law firm seeks to add a Legal Assistant, in our Austin, 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.

• Life & Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• 401(k) & matching

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