What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Brandy Austin Law Firm, PLLC?
Job Title: Bilingual Legal Assistant (Full-Time, In-Office)
Location: Arlington TX
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us:
Our firm represents individuals and businesses in defamation matters, general civil disputes, and a variety of business litigation cases. We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our in-office team and provide essential support across our active litigation practice.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate is a proactive and organized professional who thrives in a dynamic office environment. Because a significant portion of our clients and community communicate in Spanish, fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) is strongly preferred. You will work closely with our attorneys to manage administrative workflows, handle client communication, and keep our litigation practice running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client & Court Communication: Act as a welcoming point of contact for clients in both English and Spanish, answering calls, scheduling appointments, and maintaining regular communication. Liaise with court clerks and opposing counsel regarding scheduling and routine matters.
- Administrative & Calendar Management: Maintain attorney calendars, schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings, and track critical case deadlines.
- Document & File Organization: Organize and maintain physical and digital case files, manage document intake, and coordinate court e-filings through administrative channels.
- Discovery & Trial Support: Assist attorneys with compiling and organizing documents for discovery productions, gathering records, and preparing trial binders or meeting materials.
- Billing & General Support: Assist attorneys with billing entries, expense tracking, and routine office administrative workflows.
Qualifications:
- Language Skills: Professional fluency in English and Spanish (preferred).
- Experience: 1 years of administrative or clerical office experience; previous experience in a legal or professional office setting is a plus.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency and comfortable learning legal software and court e-filing systems.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a high degree of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality regarding sensitive client matters.
- Organizational Abilities: Outstanding attention to detail, time management, and the ability to multitask effectively.
What We Offer:
- Competitive entry-level salary commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
- A collaborative office environment focused on civil litigation