Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C. is a professional law firm that practices civil law across the country from our offices in Fort Worth and Weatherford, TX. We are currently looking for an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal for our Weatherford location.
Purpose:
To provide administrative and legal support to the firm’s attorneys.
Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Accurately prepare and revise legal and non-legal documents according to attorney instructions in a timely manner.
- Communicate with various courts, attorneys, clients, and vendors to obtain or provide information.
- Maintain client and attorney files.
- Maintain attorney calendar.
- Enter time for own and others’ billable work.
- File various documents with the appropriate entity, on paper and/or electronically.
- Prepare requests for reimbursements and payments to courts and outside vendors.
- Together with Time and Billing Administrator, prepare and review client bills.
- Complete travel arrangements.
- Complete client-billable work including but not limited to drafting documents, indexing documents and files, reviewing and preparing client discovery, summarizing information, and research.
- Understand and follow document naming conventions.
Experience/Skills (Required):
- Proven work experience as Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols and court system.
- Knowledge of day-to-day operations in a legal office.
- Proficiency in English language (written and verbal).
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Take initiative and have a team player attitude.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and have excellent time management skills.
- Must be able to work with varying personalities, will interact with all personnel.
- Be able to operate office equipment (computers, calculators, fax machines, copy machines and telephone)
Preferred experience with Adobe Acrobat, iManage (document management) software and Juris programs.
Salary is based on prior work experience/history.
Must be able to work a standard 37.50 hour weekly schedule, Monday to Friday. There will be times when it will be required to work overtime.
We offer an excellent benefit package that includes paid time off and holidays; 401k plan; health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Please submit a cover letter expressing interest, a resume, and a list of professional references.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Due to COVID-19, this position is required to wear a mask of face covering. There is an assigned workspace where a mask is not required. Common areas of the office a mask is required. Our office is closed to most visitors with limited exceptions.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Company's website:
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place