Austin Legal Assistant
Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law, P.C. · Austin, TX · 5 days ago
LegalFull-time
About the Role
Our growing criminal defense law firm seeks to add a Legal Assistant to our Austin, TX office, to service our expanding client base starting immediately. We operate a busy and highly successful practice with 16 offices supporting over 130 attorneys, primarily handling criminal defense misdemeanors and felonies, with a focus on DWI cases. We pride ourselves on being a highly cooperative and collaborative firm, ensuring all clients receive the best possible service.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients via phone, email, and in person with questions or concerns
- Provide assistance to attorneys when requested
- Act as a liaison between court clerks and the firm
- Enter new clients into the case management system and maintain files
- Perform filing, backup phone operator duties, and other clerical tasks
Qualifications
- Legal Assistant experience is a plus but not required
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus but not required
- This is not a remote position
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- Life & Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- 401(k) & matching
Pay
The pay range for this role is $18 - $23 per hour (Austin Office).