Legal Assistant
About The Position
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP is a law firm established in Amarillo, Texas, in 1970. The firm provides collection services and related legal representation to governmental entities, including school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, and appraisal districts. It has 15 primary offices in Texas and satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida, serving clients in nine states. The Legal Assistant role is a full-time position and an opportunity to get started in the legal field and learn valuable skills. The firm describes its environment as professional yet casual and is committed to quality and integrity.
Requirements
- One to three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Data-entry experience focused on accuracy and speed.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- General computer knowledge, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
- Strong verbal and written skills, including letter style and formatting.
- Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update databases.
- Prepare and electronically file litigation documents with various courts.
- Prepare outgoing letters.
- Maintain documents within document storage software.
- Make and receive daily phone calls with clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others.
- Correspond daily by email with clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
