Dallas TX Legal Assistant

Dunham & Jones Law; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunham & Jones Law in Dallas, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy criminal defense practice. This role involves handling client inquiries by phone, email, and in person, and assisting attorneys as needed in a fast-paced office environment.

You will enter new clients into the case management system, maintain files, file documents, and serve as a liaison between court clerks and the firm. Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Client-facing communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with case management workflows is helpful.
• Bilingual in English and 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

Client communication

Clerical skills

Data entry

Case management familiarity

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

About the role

Our growing criminal defense law firm seeks to add another Legal Assistant, in our Dallas 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