Construction Law Legal Assistant — Fast-Paced Team Player

Allensworth | Texas Construction Lawyers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick leave

Parking stipend

Downtown Austin office with Class A am

Gym access

Job summary

Allensworth is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for its downtown Austin office. The role supports attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced construction-law firm environment and involves filing, document management, and client communications.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independent decision-making while collaborating with a team. Proficiency in typical office software and strong writing skills are required.

Qualifications

• B.A. preferred or equivalent experience; litigation experience preferred
• Excellent writing, communication, time-management, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail, polished demeanor, and teamwork
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Teams/Zoom, and time-keeping system
• This job may include lifting items up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Prepare conflict waivers from templates as requested.
• Prepare client engagement letters from form templates and follow-thru to client signature.
• Open new client files.
• Maintain client files, including set up and ongoing filing and saving electronic files to client files and folders.
• Download local rules from court websites and save to new litigation files and build and maintain case docket sheet.
• Process outgoing mail, including certified mail return receipt cards.
• Locate documents saved to files when requested by attorney or paralegal.
• Book travel for attorneys.
• Submit invoices and receipts for payment or reimbursement.
• Set up conference calls by Teams/Zoom or conference line.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings.
• Assist attorneys with CLE registrations and reporting.
• Perform overflow work, special projects, and research on an as-needed basis.
• Perform electronic filings with the court.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong writing

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Adobe

Teams/Zoom

Time-keeping system

Job description

Allensworth is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for its downtown Austin office. The role supports attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced construction-law firm environment and involves filing, document management, and client communications.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independent decision-making while collaborating with a team. Proficiency in typical office software and strong writing skills are required.