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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
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