What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Kelly McMahan Law?
Kelly McMahan Law is an established Austin based criminal defense firm with a focus on Class C Misdemeanors and driver’s license related issues. We primarily take cases in central Texas, but we do assist with cases all over the state.
We are seeking a full-time legal assistant. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, capable of working with limited supervision and committed to giving our clients great legal representation. This person must be a team player, detail oriented, self-motivated, and be able to keep up with a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
- Lots of client communication (phone calls, email, texts, etc.)
- Follow up with current clients regarding the status of their cases and how to successfully complete necessary requirements to close out their cases
- Updating case management software, including inputting court/case updates, attorney notes, client documents, court dates, due dates, etc.
- Updating attorney calendars
- Processing court communication, including mail, faxes, emails, phone calls etc.
Qualifications:
- Fluent in Spanish
- Multiple years’ experience working in an office environment and/or customer service
- Must have some experience working in the legal field
- Must be familiar with Google Drive, Adobe, Microsoft Word, Gmail, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in both English and Spanish), must
- Must be very well organized and very detail oriented
- Friendly and outgoing personality must be able to work with clients and court staff
- Ability to work independently
- Experience with Clio Case Management is a plus
Benefits & Compensation:
$45-$50K/year or BOE
- Possibility for work from home after initial training period
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Medical Insurance
In-Office Location:
305 E Huntland Dr, Austin TX 78752
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78752 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000