Legal Assistant

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

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Assistant in our Austin office. Established in Amarillo, Texas in 1970, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP ("Perdue Brandon") is one of the oldest law firms providing collection services and related legal representation to government entities. Our clients include school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts and other governmental entities. Perdue Brandon continues to grow and currently has 14 primary offices in Texas and multiple satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida servicing clients in seven states. For more information on our Firm, please visit our website at www.pbfcm.com . This is a full-time position with benefits including medical, dental, vision , and a generous PTO policy. Perdue Brandon offers a professional, yet casual environment. We are a law firm committed to quality and integrity.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 4 years as a legal assistant, this is not an entry level position
Outstanding computer skills and knowledge including, but not limited to, the following: Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with the E-file system
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
Excellent critical thinking skills
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear.
The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Employee may be required to travel by car.
Must be able to work in-person 37.50 hours per week, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Monday - Friday

Nice To Haves

Some college or recent graduate of 2 year paralegal certificate program preferred, but not required
Experience with Docuware is helpful, but not required
Experience with Clio billing system is helpful, but not required