Legal Assistant

Allensworth | Texas Construction Lawyers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid vacation

Parking stipend

Downtown Austin office

Job summary

Allensworth is a growing commercial construction law firm in downtown Austin seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support attorneys, paralegals, and staff. You will manage client files, draft letters, handle filings, and coordinate travel and meetings with a professional, detail-driven approach.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and capable of independent decision-making in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Qualifications

• B.A. preferred or equivalent experience; litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Polished demeanor and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Open new client files and maintain client files with electronic filing.
• Prepare conflict waivers and client engagement letters from templates.
• Process outgoing mail and file documents; locate files as requested by attorneys.
• Book travel for attorneys and arrange meetings; set up conference calls.
• Assist attorneys with CLE registrations and reporting; perform overflow research.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong writing

Time management

Decision making

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Professional discretion

Education

B.A. preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Adobe

Teams/Zoom

Time-keeping system

Job description

Allensworth, a busy and growing commercial construction law firm, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant in its downtown Austin office.

Summary of Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is energetic, positive, proactive, and process-driven, can take initiative and direction in a team-oriented environment, and is comfortable working at a fast-paced, busy law firm. Working in close partnership with our attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff, the Legal Assistantwill have the following key responsibilities:

• Prepare conflict waivers from templates as requested.
• Prepare client engagement letters from form templates and follow-thru to client signature.
• Open new client files.
• Maintain client files, including set up and ongoing filing and saving electronic files to client files and folders.
• Download local rules from court websites and save to new litigation files and build and maintain case docket sheet.
• Process outgoing mail, including certified mail return receipt cards.
• Locate documents saved to files when requested by attorney or paralegal.
• Book travel for attorneys.
• Submit invoices and receipts for payment or reimbursement.
• Set up conference calls by Teams/Zoom or conference line.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings.
• Assist attorneys with CLE registrations and reporting.
• Perform overflow work, special projects, and research on an as-needed basis.
• Perform electronic filings with the court.

Desired Skills and Characteristics:

• Highly detail-oriented and adept at maneuvering between multiple projects seamlessly.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills; understands importance of listening, managing relationships, and dealing with conflict.
• Comfortable working with a variety of constituencies including attorneys, paralegals, vendors, and clients.
• Professional discretion.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work autonomously, meet deadlines, exercise independent decision‑making, handle complex issues and set priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Understands when to escape issues with supervisor or other leaders in the organization.

Requirements

• B.A. preferred or equivalent experience; litigation experience preferred
• Qualified candidates will have excellent writing, communication, time-management, and organizational skills
• Candidates should possess a strong attention to detail, exhibit a polished, professional, friendly demeanor, and work well in a team environment
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Teams/Zoom/etc., and time‑keeping system required
• This job may include lifting items up to 50 pounds

• Competitive salary, health, dental, 401K, paid vacation/sick leave, parking stipend, downtown Austin office space with Class A amenities, including gym access.

About the Firm

Allensworth is a unique place to work. We designed it that way. Our firm combines excellence in construction law with a serious, ongoing commitment to collegiality, teamwork, and authenticity. We hire real people who love what they do and who enjoy being part of a close‑knit, positive team that is dedicated to serving our clients.

Allensworth focuses exclusively on the practice of construction law. For 30 years, we've handled complex construction matters throughout all phases of a construction project, from the first notice of a claim to the last appeal, for clients in virtually every sector of the commercial construction industry.

For more information on what it's like to work with us, visit allensworthlaw.com/careers.