What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant – Environmental Practice position at Ray Thomas?
Legal Assistant – Environmental Practice
Austin, TX
Salary: $80,000–$85,000
I’m partnering with a top ranked national law firm to identify a strong Legal Assistant for their Environmental Practice team in Austin.
This is an opportunity to join a nationally respected platform supporting attorneys handling sophisticated legal and regulatory matters while becoming a key part of a fast-moving practice.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the center of attorney support, legal operations, document management, and keeping complex matters moving.
Why consider this opportunity:
• Top-tier law firm with an outstanding reputation and long-term stability
• Hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 work from home after onboarding)
• Competitive compensation with flexibility for exceptional experience
• Strong benefits and wellness offerings
• Exposure to sophisticated environmental and regulatory matters
• Collaborative team with long-term growth potential
What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting attorneys with day-to-day practice management and workflow coordination
• Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and organizing legal documents and correspondence
• Managing calendars, deadlines, and attorney priorities
• Coordinating filings and document submissions
• Assisting with billing, time entry, prebills, and matter administration
• Opening matters and maintaining organized electronic files
• Supporting litigation and related legal processes
What they’re looking for:
• 5 years of Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Legal Administrative Assistant experience
• Law firm experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting litigation, regulatory, environmental, administrative, or related legal practices
• Experience with e-filing and document management
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading ability
• Ability to support busy attorneys and manage competing priorities
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (iManage experience is a plus)
This team is open-minded on direct environmental experience for the right legal support professional.
If you are looking for a high-quality law firm platform with excellent culture and long-term upside, please apply today. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000