Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Rainey & Rainey, Attorneys at Law • Waco, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rainey & Rainey, PLLC, a Central Texas law firm specializing in elder law, estate planning, and special needs planning, is seeking a full-time paralegal or legal assistant to join their Waco team. This role requires critical thinking, professional communication, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while assisting attorneys with legal document drafting and preparation. The firm emphasizes a friendly, compassionate, team-oriented, detail-oriented, professional, and dependable candidate who can maintain focus during working hours.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required.
• Ability to think critically.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent grammar and writing skills.
• Ability to confidently communicate with clients and professional contacts in person, in writing, and over the phone.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of deadlines, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Ability to maintain focus at work and appropriate boundaries regarding personal distractions and social media during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Prior paralegal/legal assistant or law office experience is preferred.
• Administrative experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and other case-related materials under attorney supervision.
• Support attorneys and assist clients throughout the preparation and completion of their legal matters.
• Manage attorneys’ calendars, including scheduling client appointments, professional meetings, and other deadlines.
• Communicate and work professionally with clients, court staff, government agencies, bank officers, attorneys, and other professional contacts.
• Review information, identify issues, and use critical thinking and good judgment to determine appropriate next steps and when attorney guidance is needed.
• Maintain excellent grammar, writing, proofreading, and organizational standards.
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude when interacting with clients, coworkers, attorneys, and other professionals.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to assist the attorneys, office, and clients.

Benefits

• Health insurance assistance after 90 days.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) eligibility after the first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED