Legal Assistant

NACBA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NACBA invites applications for a paralegal to support the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel in civil litigation matters. The role involves preparing pleadings, discovery requests, interviewing witnesses, and organizing case materials for hearings.

You will perform legal research, draft documents, maintain docket control, and assist in trial preparation. Strong writing, communication, and proficiency with Word, Adobe Pro, Zoom, Teams, and case management software are essential.

Qualifications

• Certification from an accredited paralegal program or equivalent legal assistant experience.
• Knowledge of civil court procedures and legal terminology.
• Strong writing and communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, petitions, discovery requests, and case documents.
• Conduct legal research and assist with data gathering and case management.
• Contact court personnel, complainants, and witnesses in writing and verbally.
• Attend trials and appellate arguments, take notes, and summarize testimony.
• Organize and maintain documents for filing and presentation.
• Respond to inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.
• Prepare trial notebooks and manage docket via case-tracking software.
• Assist with compliance monitoring of disciplinary judgments.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Civil court procedure

Written and oral communication

Advanced writing

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Pro

Zoom

Teams

Outlook Express

Case management software

Job description

General Description

Provides litigation support for the investigators and attorneys of the office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel related to their handling of attorney disciplinary cases. This position involves frequent contact with State Bar staff, committees, and departments, attorneys, and other individuals and organizations outside the State Bar.

Primary Functions

• 1. Assists attorneys in the preparation of pleadings, petitions, discovery requests, interviewing witnesses, judgments, and other documents.
• 2. Assists investigators and attorneys with legal research and in gathering pertinent data, documents, and records; and with case management and preparation for hearings and trials.
• 3. Assists in contacting court personnel, complainants, and witnesses, both verbally and in written form.
• 4. Attends trials and appellate arguments, takes notes, maintains exhibits, and summarizes trial testimony and depositions.
• 5. Organizes and maintains documents for presentation and filing.
• 6. Responds to inquiries from complainants, respondents, witnesses, and the public while maintaining confidentiality.
• 7. Prepares and organizes trial notebooks.
• 8. Maintains a docket control system via case-tracking software and external tracking system.
• 9. Assists Statewide Compliance Monitor with respondents' compliance with disciplinary judgments entered.
• 10. Performs other duties as required.

Position Requirements

Certification from an accredited paralegal program, or a minimum of three years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation. Requires technological competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Pro, Zoom, Teams, and Outlook Express. Experience using case management software preferred. Requires knowledge of legal research, legal drafting, legal terminology, and legal concepts; advanced skills in writing; and knowledge of civil court procedure. Requires proven written and oral communication skills. Minimal travel required.