Legal Assistant

Foster LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K matching

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Parking

Backup coverage for vacations

Job summary

Foster LLP seeks a Legal Assistant in our Austin, TX office to work with attorneys and staff to initiate cases, prepare filings with supervision from attorneys while using case tracking software, and monitor cases.

Responsibilities include preparing forms and documents for filing, analyzing client information for next steps, and communicating with clients and global partners to move cases to a timely and successful conclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Solid writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and multi-task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forms, data, and documents for filing with the government.
• Analyze information and documents provided by client to determine next steps for case preparation.
• Communicate with the Firm's clients and global partners to move cases to a timely and successful conclusion.
• Manage caseload.
• Maintain case records and client data in an accurate and comprehensive manner.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Learning agility

Willingness to learn

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Foster LLP seeks candidates for the position of Legal Assistant in our Austin, TX office.

Legal Assistants will work with attorneys and staff to initiate cases, prepare filings with supervision from attorneys while using case tracking software, and monitor cases. Legal Assistants will also communicate with clients around the world to obtain the necessary information and documentation for case filing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forms, data, and documents for filing with the government understanding that the forms and documents are not just pieces of paper but someone's livelihood.
• Analyze information and documents provided by client to determine next steps for case preparation
• Communicate with the Firm's clients and global partners in order to move cases to a timely and successful conclusion
• Manage caseload
• Maintain case records and client data in an accurate and comprehensive manner
• Bachelor's degree or higher required
• Willingness to learn
• Solid writing and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and multi-task
• Proficiency in Microsoft Software
• Previous business immigration experience is a plus
• Foreign language fluency is a plus

Training is provided. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Flex work schedules; Paid Time Off, 401K matching program, Paid Holidays, Paid Health, Dental & Vision coverage and Life Insurance; Health Savings Accounts to offset the cost of dependent health care expenses; paid parking; backup coverage provided for vacations; and more.