Legal Assistant

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Job summary

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Amarillo office. The firm represents over 2000 governmental entities across Texas and operates 15 offices with a commitment to honesty and integrity.

This full-time role offers medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO in a professional yet casual environment. It’s a solid entry point to learn valuable legal skills while supporting a busy practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication abilities with verbal and written skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and a self-starter.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update databases.
• Prepare and e-file litigation documents with various courts.
• Prepare outgoing letters.
• Maintain documents within document storage software.
• Receive and make daily phone calls to clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers and others.
• Correspond daily via email with clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers and others.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP (PBFCM) has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Amarillo office.

PBFCM has been in business since 1970. We represent more than 2000 governmental entities in Texas school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts, and special districts. We have grown steadily every year. We currently have 15 offices across Texas with over 50 attorneys and more than 400 employees. Founded on the principles of honesty and ethical conduct our success is due to our refusal to deviate from these core values.

This is a full time position with great benefits including medical, dental, vision and a generous PTO policy. PBFCM offers a professional, yet casual environment. We are a law firm committed to quality and integrity. This position is a great way to get started in the legal field and learn valuable skills.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities

• Maintain and update databases
• Prepare and e-file litigation documents with various courts
• Prepare various outgoing letters
• Maintain documents within document storage software
• Receive and make phone calls daily from and to clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others
• Correspond daily via email with clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others

Essential Skills And Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; or, equivalent combination of education and experience
• Outstanding computer skills and knowledge including, but not limited to, the following: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written communicationAbility to establish priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and a self-starter
• Excellent critical thinking skills