Harker Heights/Killeen Legal Assistant

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law, P.C.; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunham & Jones, a Texas criminal defense firm, seeks a Legal Assistant for our Harker Heights/Killeen office to support attorneys and staff in daily operations. The role focuses on client intake, file management, and court liaison duties, with emphasis on accurate data entry and timely responses.

The position requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and is not remote. Prior legal assistant experience is a plus but not mandatory, and candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) required.
• Legal Assistant experience 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 and other clerical duties.

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 Harker Heights/Killeen 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 required
• This is not a remote position
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

18 - 20 USD per hour (Killeen/Harker Heights Office)