Legal Assistant

Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

401k plan with 6% match after 1 year of service

Job summary

A distinguished law firm in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their criminal defense efforts. This entry-level position involves case and calendar management, client journey assistance, and drafting legal documents. Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills and empathy. The salary range offered is $42,000 to $52,000 annually, along with competitive benefits including PTO and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Empathy, integrity, and professionalism in client interactions, with a commitment to providing exceptional service.
• Record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee case-related calendar and collections communications, ensuring meticulous organization.
• Maintain and organize system files, ensuring efficient access to case information.
• Assist case managers with the client journey from intake to case closure.
• Draft and file motions, notices, subpoenas, and correspondence.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Intuitive Technology Navigation

Discretion

Education

1-2 years client engagement experience

Advanced use of Microsoft Word

Job description

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Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers provided pay range

This range is provided by Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$42,000.00/yr - $52,000.00/yr

** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY **

To Apply: Submit your application by emailing [e-mail] with your resume and cover letter.

At Cofer Luster Law Firm, our mission is to provide diligent and compassionate legal defense for those facing criminal charges: federal offenses, sexual-related charges, assault, etc. We are committed to improving the lives and outcomes of our clients through meticulous case management and empathetic engagement.

We need someone whose strengths are:

• Organization
• Multitasking
• Attention to Detail
• Intuitively Navigates Technology
• Discretion

We need someone who gets joy from:

• Supporting the Efforts of Others
• Unraveling Complexity
• Carrying a Case Over the Finish Line
• Developing and Exercising Independent Judgment
• Creating Order from Chaos
• Getting Better Every Day

Daily Job Duties:

• Case and Calendar Management: Oversee case-related calendar and collections communications, ensuring meticulous organization and timely follow-ups.
• System Organization: Maintain and organize system files for the firm, ensuring efficient access and management of case information.
• Client Journey Management: Assist case managers with the client journey from intake to case closure, focusing on creating a positive client experience.
• Drafting and Filing : Draft and file motions, notices, subpoenas, and correspondence.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• 1-2 years client engagement experience
• Advanced use of Microsoft Word
• Record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information
• Empathy, integrity, and professionalism in client interactions, with a commitment to providing exceptional service

Worst Parts of the Job:

• Deadlines: Live and die by deadlines. This means periods of high stress when deadlines are approaching.
• Unpredictability: At times we are dealing with unexpected, high-pressure, volatile situations. There may be no roadmap.
• High Highs and Low Lows: Our clients are facing life-changing or life-ending situations. We have the opportunity to save people. Sometimes we can’t. Because of our efforts, most of our clients go home to their families to get on with their lives. Despite our best efforts and care, some clients die in prison.

Best Parts of the Job:

• We save and transform people's lives. The work we do meaningfully helps or even rescues people. How much would you value another year with your parent before they die? How much would you value being able to see your child graduate high school? These are examples of what we are privileged to do for our clients.
• Our crew is amazing. We care for each other. We laugh together. We cry together. We cannot overstate how fortunate we are to have a crew that is not only highly skilled but also just good human beings.
• This work is exciting! We are involved in complex, high-profile cases. We deal with the kinds of cases they make movies and TV shows about. It is fun!

The Pay and Future:

• The pay range for this position is $42,000 to $52,000
• Competitive benefits package: PTO, Health Insurance, and a 401k plan with 6% match after 1 year of service

How to Apply:

Do you want to join our amazing crew? We want to get to know more about you. If you’d like to apply, please DO NOT do so through LinkedIn - send your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials directly to [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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