Legal Assistant

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott‚ LLP; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP (PBFCM) in Amarillo, TX has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant. This full-time role supports litigation activities, maintains databases, and prepares e-filed documents for courts.

The firm represents governmental entities throughout Texas and offers medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), and excellent communication and organizational

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently and as part of a team.
• 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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independence

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 communication
• Ability 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