Legal Assistant

Located in Tyler, TX

Salary: $38,000-$60,000

Express Employment Professionals are seeking a highly professional Legal Assistant to join our team. This position will primarily support a local attorney in their practice representing educational institutions, employment law, general civil litigation, and various businesses. Prior litigation experience is preferred.

Candidate Qualifications: The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:

• Strong computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel is essential.

• Organized and detail-oriented: Excellent time-management skills are a must.

• Self-motivated: Ability to work independently and proactively.

• Confidentiality: Must handle sensitive information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and Editing: Assist in drafting, editing, and revising legal documents, including contracts, employment-related documents (forms, handbooks, employee reviews, correspondence, etc.), discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and pleadings.

• Client Forms: Create forms for clients as needed.

• Calendar Management: Accurately manage the attorney’s calendar.

• Meeting Deadlines: Address and meet legal deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Organizing Materials: Collect and organize materials from clients.

• Correspondence: Communicate with clients, witnesses, and attorneys via email.

• Electronic Filing: Handle electronic filing in state and federal courts.

• Time Entry and Invoicing: Manage time entry and invoicing for the attorney’s clients.

Preferred Experience: Experience with the following is preferred but not required:

• Centerbase

• Nuance Power PDF

• Microsoft Teams

Apply now! Or call at 903-592-9999 for an immediate phone interview!

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