Family Law Legal Assistant

Company: Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law, is one of the top Houston-area family law firms. We focus on putting people first and we reward employees who take pride in being part of a team that achieves success.



We are rapidly expanding our firm and we want YOU to be part of an exciting group of professionals that work hard for the clients and families we serve.



Due to our rapid growth, we are immediately looking for multiple experienced Legal Assistants to join our growing firm to assist our attorneys and paralegals. Experience in Family Law is required and this is a full-time IN-OFFICE position.

Responsibilities:
--- Manage office correspondences and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing counsel's office and clients, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
--- Schedule meetings, appointments, depositions, and mediations
--- Drafting various documents, such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits
--- Assisting with discovery responses
--- Assembly and organizing of documents and exhibits for production, hearings, depositions, and trial
--- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing systems
--- E-file various pleadings and motions
--- Assist in preparations for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
--- Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials with attorneys and paralegals
--- Coordinate with Process Servers to ensure service of documents
--- Conduct and keep accurate records of follow-up meetings with clients
--- Various other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
--- Associate's Degree (preferred)
--- 2+ years of Texas Family Law Experience (required)
--- Proficient with Microsoft Office
--- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat DC Pro
--- Experience with Clio (preferred)
--- Experience with LegalBaords (preferred)
--- Excellent organization skills
--- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
--- Excellent attention to detail
--- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times

About Company:
Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law have been distinguished within the Deer Park legal community and throughout the greater Houston region for offering our clients genuinely compassionate and highly professional legal services. We offer dynamic legal guidance to individuals who face challenging family law circumstances and difficult divorce cases.

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