Legal Assistant

Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott L.L.P.•Houston, TX

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP (PBFCM) is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant for its Houston office. The position offers an opportunity to begin a career in the legal field and learn valuable skills in a professional yet casual law firm environment. PBFCM represents more than 2,000 governmental entities in Texas and has 12 offices across the state, with more than 50 attorneys and 400 employees. The firm emphasizes honesty, ethical conduct, quality, and integrity. The Legal Assistant maintains databases and documents, prepares and e-files litigation documents, prepares outgoing correspondence, and communicates by phone and email with clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Outstanding computer skills and knowledge, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including verbal and written communication.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and a self-starter attitude.
Excellent critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update databases.
Prepare and e-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.