Litigation Legal Assistant

Welcome to Vela Wood, a boutique, full-service law firm with a local feel making a global impact. We specialize in Venture Transactions, M&A, Gaming Law, Private Equity, Fund Representation, and now Litigation and Bankruptcy. We are expanding our expertise beyond traditional boundaries! As we continue to broaden our reach, we remain focused on how we can best serve our clients, grow and reward our talented team, and leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies to redefine the modern law firm.

Our Philosophy:

At Vela Wood, we are constantly trying to reinvent what it means to practice law. We explore every avenue to make this firm a better place – for our team, for our clients, and for our communities.

About The Role:

We have an extraordinary opportunity for a legal assistant to join our team in Austin. This is a varied role for someone who likes to keep busy and will enjoy supporting our growing office. The role will focus on supporting our Litigation and Bankruptcy practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Filing and Court Procedures: Prepare and file court documents for bankruptcy proceedings and litigation cases, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, bankruptcy petitions, and statements of financial affairs. Track filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Case Preparation and Support: Assist attorneys in preparing for litigation and bankruptcy hearings and trials, including organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and coordinating witness schedules.
• Client and Court Communication: Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding case updates, document requests, and procedural matters. Maintain professional and confidential interactions.
• Administrative Support: Assist with general office tasks, including managing calendars and deadlines, scheduling meetings, and coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Document Drafting and Management: Draft, format, and manage bankruptcy petitions, schedules, statements of financial affairs, basic pleadings, and other legal documents related to bankruptcy cases and litigation. Ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards and court rules. Organize and maintain electronic filing systems, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily retrievable.

Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills necessary to efficiently manage files, calendars, and travel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and court personnel
• Strong multitasking, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks without direct supervision
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign
• Fluency in web based applications and internet research
• Strong technical skills needed to prepare and edit legal documents and handle filings with proficiency

We have a fun team culture where we care about your interests and the time you spend at work as well as at home. Here’s why we think you’ll love working for Vela Wood:

• Excellent firm-paid medical/dental/vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid Parental Leave benefits
• Work abroad opportunities – including firm-subsidized work trips (Past trips were to Portugal, Spain, Mexico and Denmark!)
• Inspiring and approachable leadership team
• Abundant opportunities to springboard your career!

Vela Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.