Legal Assistant

Zinda Law Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious personal injury law firm in Austin, TX is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant. This role involves providing administrative support, handling reception duties, and assisting various departments. Ideal candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office, with opportunities for growth within the firm.

Benefits

Paid time off (20 days) and 10 paid holidays

IRA plan with company contribution (up to 3% match)

Medical, vision, and dental insurance (90% of Medical covered by the firm)

Opportunities for ongoing training and mentoring

Opportunities to advance and grow within the firm

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Previous experience as an administrative assistant or legal secretary a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong administrative support to the department and leaders.
• Manage a complex filing system and optimize mail distribution processes.
• Assist with front desk duties and maintain office supplies.

Skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Job description

Zinda Law Group, a prestigious personal injury law firm is looking for an entry-level Legal Assistant to join our team. This role is based in our Austin, TX office.

At Zinda Law Group, we're not just a law firm; we're a dynamic force driven by skill, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to making a real difference in people's lives. What sets us apart? We're not afraid to challenge the status quo. We thrive on innovation and leverage cutting-edge technology to redefine the legal landscape.

This entry-level Legal Assistant role will assist with reception duties, mail distribution, setting up conference rooms, office maintenance and administrative support. You will also provide overflow support to our intake, records and pre-litigation departments. This is a great opportunity for administrative professionals looking for hands-on training and long-term growth within the legal field.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strong administrative support to the department and leaders
• Create and support meeting preparation
• Optimize incoming and outgoing mail distribution processes
• Handle faxing and scanning tasks, ensuring accurate and secure document management
• Manage a complex filing system
• Utilize e-filing system
• Process checks, close addendums and handle deposits accurately
• Assist receptionist with front desk duties
• Maintain office supplies and break room essentials
• Enhance existing practices for preparing conference rooms to ensure a professional and organized meeting space
• Provide overflow support to Intake, Records and Pre-Litigation Paralegals as needed
• Assist with office administration
• Assist management with daily and weekly calendar tasks
• Maintaining office Inventory, placing orders, budget
• Manage inventory of supplies and place orders within budget constraints
• Other duties as needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission and in line with our Values

Qualifications:

• Organized, with high attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks
  
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
  
• Previous experience as an administrative assistant or legal secretary a plus
  
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
  

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• $20-24/hr based on experience
  
• Opportunities for ongoing training and mentoring by our outstanding team
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the firm
• Paid time off (20 days) and 10 paid holidays
• IRA plan with company contribution (up to 3% match)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (90% of Medical covered by the firm)

Our core principles are:

1. Excellence Always
2. Only the Best
3. Failure is Not an Option
4. We Outwork Our Opponents
5. We All Take Out the Trash
6. Run the Firm Like a Business

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Zinda Law Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status as required by applicable law.

By submitting this application I understand Zinda Law Group may use and review publicly available information about me in order to assess my suitability for employment.