What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Berry Odom LLP?
Full Job Description:
Berry Odom LLP, a small boutique law firm specializing in commercial litigation, securities arbitration and general business matters, is currently looking for a Legal Assistant-Litigation/Office Manager. The right candidate will support two attorneys and manage all office operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Active management of clients
- Manage all office operations, including payroll, vendors, banking, trust accounts, billing and other administrative duties
- Manage court filings through e-filing and attorney calendars
- Prepare for trial, including exhibits and trial notebooks
- Gather information needed to defend/pursue litigation
- Prepare pleadings, motions, briefing, and written discovery responses
- Document management in all client files
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years experience as a commercial litigation legal assistant
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.), Quickbooks, PACER, FINRA
- Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
- Discretionary Bonus Based on Firm Performance
We are a small firm. We provide flexible hours, flexible dress code, and, depending on trial settings, a stress free environment. We seek to partner with a go-getter who will help us run our business.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer—and celebrate our employees’ differences in race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and Veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Worth, TX 76104 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Worth, TX 76104: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000