Legal Assistant

Hembree Bell Law, PLLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $40k+ per year

Supportive team environment

Empowering women initiative

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hembree Bell Law, PLLC in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to serve as the backbone for attorneys and paralegals. You will blend administrative support with legal document management to ensure efficient, client-focused service.

The role requires organized, proactive individuals with knowledge of legal procedures and strong software skills. This position offers a supportive team and opportunities for professional development in a mission-driven firm.

Qualifications

• Experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Attention to detail and professional communication.
• Proficiency with legal software and office tools (MS Office, CLIO/Lawmatics, Dropbox, QuickBooks).

Responsibilities

• Draft, type, and file legal documents; maintain organized filing systems.
• Research and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
• Handle client communications, calls, emails, and scheduling with professionalism.
• Monitor deadlines, manage calendars, and support team needs.
• Maintain office areas and assist with trials as needed.

Skills

Legal experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

CLIO/Lawmatics

Dropbox

QuickBooks

Job description

Switching to an Upgrade? Maybe it's time to switch jobs, too.

Is your current job running on last year's energy and processes? It's time to trade in "stuck" for a career where your proactive approach is mission-critical. At Hembree Bell Law, we're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Assistant who's ready to be the engine that keeps our high-performing family law team moving forward.

If you're looking to join a modern, tech-forward firm where your organizational skills directly impact client success, keep reading.

The Role

We need an experienced Legal Assistant to serve as the organizational and administrative backbone for our attorneys and paralegals. This is a vital support role that demands close attention to detail, strong professionalism, and an eagerness to take initiative. You will blend essential administrative support with hands-on legal document management to ensure we serve clients with maximum efficiency and care.

Responsibilities

• Case & Document Management: Draft, type, and file legal documents and correspondence; maintain accurate, organized filing systems
• Discovery Support: Assist with research, case preparation, gathering relevant information, and accurately summarizing depositions, interrogatories, and testimony
• Client & Team Liaison: Handle phone calls, emails, client communications, and scheduling while maintaining a professional, polished demeanor
• Operations & Deadlines: Monitor deadlines, help manage calendars efficiently, and take initiative to problem-solve and anticipate team needs
• Office Contribution: Complete errands, attend trials as requested, and help maintain office areas (kitchen, conference rooms) to improve overall team and client experience

Requirements

Who You Are

• A seasoned assistant with prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary (required)
• Deeply familiar with legal procedures, protocols, and the court system (required)
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure
• An expert user of legal technology and office software (including Microsoft Office, CLIO/Lawmatics, Dropbox, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Eager to contribute as a team player, willing to step up, and comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Family Law experience (bonus)
• Bonus points if you're bilingual, but not required!

Benefits

What You'll Get

• $40,000+, depending on experience
• A supportive, professional, and mission-driven team environment
• The chance to work at a firm that values and actively seeks to empower women
• Professional development opportunities and training

About Hembree Bell Law, PLLC

HBLF is a fast-growing, family law firm based in Austin. We're not your typical firm. We're sharp, strategic, compassionate, and unafraid to laugh while doing deeply meaningful work.

If you're looking for a place where you can do great work, grow your career, and feel like a person — not just a billable — we saved you a seat.

If you're not working at Hembree Bell Law yet.. WHY NOT!?

Relocating to Austin? Some of our best team members did, and we'll help you get here. At Hembree Bell Law, every member of our team shares one goal: to make the lives of clients better. We're passionate, experienced, and deeply human. You'll feel it in every call, every update, and every step forward.