Legal Assistant

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

About The Position

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP is a law firm established in Amarillo, Texas, in 1970 that provides collection services and related legal representation to government entities. The firm serves clients including school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, and appraisal districts, and has primary offices in Texas as well as satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida. This full-time position offers an opportunity to get started in the legal field and learn valuable skills in a professional yet casual environment.

Requirements

One to three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Data entry experience with a focus 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 skills.

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.