Client-Centric Administrative Specialist — Growth Path to Paralegal

BAL; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sick time

Unlimited vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) in Richardson, TX is seeking a Client-Dedicated Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to dedicated clients or legal teams. You will help ensure precise document preparation, timely deadlines, and exceptional client service across internal and external partners.

This role offers career-pathing opportunities into Immigration Assistant or Paralegal tracks, with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an office environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• General office clerical skills (e.g. phones, typing, filing, etc.).
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle heavy workloads.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Positive and friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to legal teams.
• Perform general copying.
• Send faxes and scan documents.
• Perform general file up-keep including physical filing of paperwork and uploading documents to the internal systems.
• Retrieve and return files.
• Assist with projects as related to the practice.
• Create electronic and/or physical files for new cases, including creating file labels.
• Prepare shipping labels and letters and collate packets for employer/client copies.
• Utilize and update in-house database per instructions.
• Prepare reports and perform audits to ensure data quality.
• Work with others to maintain file order of the centralized filing cabinets.
• Collect recycled papers from Attorneys/Paralegals/Immigration Advisors and dispose in shredding bins as needed.

Skills

General office skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) in Richardson, TX is seeking a Client-Dedicated Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to dedicated clients or legal teams. You will help ensure precise document preparation, timely deadlines, and exceptional client service across internal and external partners.

This role offers career-pathing opportunities into Immigration Assistant or Paralegal tracks, with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision,