Legal Assistant

The Hembree Bell Law Firm•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hembree Bell Law is seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to be the organizational and administrative backbone for their high-performing family law team. This role is crucial for a modern, tech-forward firm, where organizational skills directly impact client success. The position demands high attention to detail, strong professionalism, and initiative, blending essential administrative support with hands-on legal document management to ensure efficient and careful client service. Hembree Bell Law is a fast-growing, tech-forward family law firm in Austin, TX, dedicated to helping individuals through divorce and custody battles. The firm values serving clients, doing the right thing, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Requirements

A seasoned assistant with prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary (required).
Deeply familiar with legal procedures, protocols, and the court system (required).
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.
An expert user of legal technology and office software (including Microsoft Office, CLIO/Lawmatics, Dropbox, QuickBooks, etc.).
Eager to contribute as a team player, willing to step up, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Draft, type, and file legal documents and correspondence; maintain accurate, organized filing systems.
Assist with research, case preparation, gathering relevant information, and accurately summarizing depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
Handle phone calls, emails, client communications, and scheduling while maintaining a professional, polished demeanor.
Monitor deadlines, help manage calendars efficiently, and take initiative to problem-solve and anticipate team needs.
Complete errands, attend trials as requested, and help maintain office areas (kitchen, conference rooms) to improve overall team and client experience.