Legal Assistant

<Overview>
Join our dynamic legal team as a Legal Assistant, where your expertise will support a wide range of legal practices and ensure smooth case management. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, assisting attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and administrative tasks. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will be vital in helping us deliver exceptional legal services to our clients. We are committed to fostering a collaborative workplace that values your skills and professional growth.

<Responsibilities>

• Conduct comprehensive legal research across various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law, patent law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, and more.
• Assist with drafting legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage and organize case files using document management systems like iManage and LexisNexis; ensure all records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Support attorneys with project management tasks, including scheduling, deadline tracking, and coordinating client meetings or interviews.
• Review legal documents for accuracy, consistency, and compliance; perform proofreading and transcription as needed.
• Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw and LexisNexis to gather pertinent case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Provide administrative support such as data entry, filing, phone etiquette management, and maintaining organized office workflows.

<Requirements>

• Proven paralegal or legal administrative experience in a law office setting with familiarity in multiple practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law, securities law, or litigation.
• Strong research skills using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities to ensure error-free work.
• Experience with legal case management software like PCLaw or document management systems such as iManage.
• Familiarity with contract review, document review processes, and data entry procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills including professional phone etiquette and effective interviewing techniques for client or witness interactions.
• Knowledge of relevant laws including UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), tribal regulations, patent law procedures, and workers' compensation statutes is highly desirable. Join us if you’re eager to contribute your legal expertise in a vibrant environment that values precision, collaboration, and continuous learning!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Antonio, TX 78216