Secretary/Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Law Office Of Derek R Van Gilder; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Office Of Derek R Van Gilder is seeking a capable Legal Assistant to support busy litigation practice in Texas. The role involves drafting and proofreading pleadings, motions, and contracts, organizing discovery, and coordinating hearings with clients and witnesses.

You will handle e-filing, document management, and calendar maintenance while communicating professionally with clients. Previous paralegal exposure is advantageous for timely, accurate work.

Qualifications

• GED is required as a minimum education.
• Paralegal studies or certificate is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree may be considered.
• Experience as administrative assistant or paralegal is valued.

Responsibilities

• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, briefs, and complaints.
• Drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses, including gathering documents from client, and determining which documents are applicable.
• Scheduling mediation or expert evaluations in family law, divorce, civil, and custody matters
• Contributing to trial preparation in litigation practices
• E-filing of documents with state courts (and federal courts, on occasion)
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, hearings, interviews, and depositions
• Coordinate and schedule hearings and prepare files for same without prompting or reminders
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents, files and exhibits in paper and electronic filing systems
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Deadline management

Independent worker

Education

GED

Paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WordPerfect

Word

Excel

Outlook

Texas law knowledge

Job description

Job Description

• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, briefs, and complaints.
• Drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses, including gathering documents from client, and determining which documents are applicable.
• Scheduling mediation or expert evaluations in family law, divorce, civil, and custody matters
• Contributing to trial preparation in litigation practices
• E-filing of documents with state courts (and federal courts, on occasion)
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, hearings, interviews, and depositions
• Coordinate and schedule hearings and prepare files for same without prompting or reminders
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents, files and exhibits in paper and electronic filing systems
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar.

Qualifications for Legal Assistant

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
• Strong knowledge of WordPerfect, Word, Excel, and Outlook and Texas

E-File.

• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines
• Must be proficient with electronic filing of pleadings and documents
• Salary dependent upon experience & qualifications

Company Description

Small but very strong firm