Paralegal - Loan Documentation - Austin

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Profit Sharing/401(k) after 1 year

Job summary

Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time legal assistant to join our growing transactional practice. You will enter attorneys’ time, assist with monthly billing, open new cases, manage documents, arrange travel, and maintain confidential files.

This role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced legal environment. Standard hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, in-office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Prior legal experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable with strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Business casual attire required.

Responsibilities

• Entering attorneys’ time.
• Assisting with monthly billing cycle.
• Opening new cases in the firm’s internal system.
• Scanning & saving documents electronically; filing; organizing & maintaining documents.
• Making travel arrangements; submitting expense reimbursements.
• Maintaining confidentiality for all cases.
• Other duties & special projects as assigned.

Skills

2+ years experience

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Professional demeanor

Business casual attire

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Austin office of Naman Howell is seeking a full-time legal assistant to join our growing transactional practice.

We offer competitive pay rates. Full-time employees are eligible for outstanding benefits, including exemplary medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and profit sharing/401(k) after one year of service.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Standard hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.

Duties, including but not limited to:

• Entering attorneys’ time
• Assisting with monthly billing cycle
• Opening new cases in the firm’s internal system
• Scanning & saving documents electronically; physical & digital filing; organizing & maintaining documents
• Making travel arrangements; submitting expense reimbursements
• Maintaining confidentiality for all cases
• Other duties & special projects as assigned

Position Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant experience required
• Prior legal experience preferred but not required
• Fast learner, especially with cloud-based systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work/projects
• Excels at taking and following directions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable with strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Business casual attire required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Legal staff members are required to work in the office during standard business hours Monday through Friday. Working from home before or after business hours and/or on weekends may be required occasionally in order to successfully complete one’s work.

Staff members are exposed to typical office working conditions. Staff members should be able to stand, sit at an office space, speak and understand the English language, lift computer equipment, supplies and materials, and use office equipment and computers.

Who is Naman Howell?

Since 1917, our law firm has been providing individuals and businesses throughout Texas with the personal attentiveness and expertise they need on their legal matters when they need it most. We pride ourselves on our heritage, vision, and exceptional results.

We are honored to be recognized as a “Top Workplace” by U.S. News & World Report (2024), Austin American-Statesman (2024, 2025), San Antonio Express-News (2024, 2025), and USA TODAY (2025, 2026). Winners of these awards must meet a minimum employee headcount and are selected based on employee feedback.

Naman Howell employs 200+ professionals, including 100+ attorneys, in 5 offices across Texas with an average tenure of 10.5 years. Our team continues to grow by at least 10% each year, a trend that we expect to continue. To learn more about careers and current openings at Naman Howell, please visit NamanHowell.com/careers.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an NHSL employee. Other responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.