Paralegal (Austin, TX)

Title: Paralegal

Location: Austin, TX

Status: Direct Hire, W2

Salary Range: $25-35 per hour, commensurate with experience
Schedule: 15-35 hours per week (15 hour min. required)

Benefits Include:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance (full-time only)
• Paid time off

Office Perks Include:

• Easy, complimentary parking under shade trees
• An office featuring windows with natural views
• Monthly staff lunches
• Snacks and drinks in the break room (because who doesn’t love snacks?)

Our client is a small and growing law firm just southwest of downtown seeking a savvy individual with excellent communication and writing skills to work in a professional and compassionate office environment. Must be reliable, motivated, and an accomplished multi-tasker. Attention to detail is key!

Education: Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
• Background in Employment Law, Business Law, Contracts, HR or e-filing is a plus.

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
• Certified Notary Public (Preferred)

Skills required:

1. Excellent organization skills and meticulous attention to detail;

2. The ability to work through procedures and checklists and successfully apply them to the situation at hand;

3. A fast learner;

4. Outstanding communication and customer service skills;

5. The ability to adapt to new scenarios as they arise;

6. The ability to handle difficult situations with compassion, control, and integrity;

7. Willingness to complete administrative and office management tasks as needed;

8. Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint, plus ability to quickly learn new software and applications;

9. The ability to trouble-shoot problems with technology and office equipment without becoming overwhelmed.

Responsibilities include:

1. Review and preparation of contracts, agency filings, business records, and evidence packets;

2. Drafting and e-filing basic legal documents and correspondence;

3. Managing competing deadlines in an efficient manner in line with priorities set by attorney;

4. Legal research and writing projects;

5. Responding to inquiries from clients and prospective clients;

6. Completing interviews and other intake procedures;

7. Managing cases by monitoring deadlines and ensuring progress in a timely fashion;

8. Working with the attorney to develop and implement client intake and case management procedures;

9. Maintenance of a clean and organized work environment;

10. Occasional office manager tasks, such as invoicing and marketing campaigns, as needed;

11. Additional tasks, as assigned.

To apply for this position:

Submit a cover letter containing three brief paragraphs, plus a final sentence. In the first paragraph identify the three most important qualities you believe a Paralegal should have. In the second paragraph, explain why you are responding to this particular job posting. In the third paragraph, briefly summarize your experience that BEST prepares you to work in this law firm environment. Close your cover letter by typing the following sentence, “I have read this job posting in detail and have followed all instructions.”