Legal Assistant - Litigation

Vela Wood Staley Young • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

VW Vela Wood is a boutique law firm focused on building genuine client relationships, embracing cutting-edge innovation, and creating life-enriching careers. They are reimagining professional services with proprietary technology, a people-first culture, and a different approach to law, measuring success by lives improved. This role is for a legal assistant in Austin, supporting the Bankruptcy and Litigation practice. It's a varied role for someone who likes to stay busy and support a growing office.

Requirements

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, particularly in managing and maintaining complex case files, legal documents and matter-related deadlines.
• Strong ability to track, calendar, and manage critical court, filing, and case deadlines. Accuracy and follow-through in docketing deadlines are essential to this role.
• Familiarity with bankruptcy laws, court rules, filing requirements and litigation procedures is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and other external parties.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign.
• Ability to conduct legal research and summarize findings relevant to bankruptcy and litigation matters.
• Meticulous attention to detail in document preparation, filing, deadline management, and overall case management.
• Must be a good person - someone who works with integrity, humility, and respect.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with or familiarity with Everlaw for discovery and document review is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and manage bankruptcy petitions, schedules, and other legal documents related to bankruptcy cases and litigation.
• Organize and maintain electronic filing systems, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily retrievable.
• Prepare and file court documents for bankruptcy proceedings and litigation cases, including motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
• Track filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for bankruptcy hearings and litigation trials, including organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and coordinating witness schedules.
• Conduct preliminary research related to bankruptcy law and litigation procedures.
• Assist with the review and analysis of case law, statutes, and legal precedents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding case updates, document requests, and procedural matters.
• Maintain professional and confidential interactions.
• Assist with general office tasks, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating with other departments as needed.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid Parental Leave benefits
• Work abroad opportunities – including firm-subsidized work trips
• A people-first culture that values trust, transparency, and collaboration over bureaucracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed