Legal Assistant

We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our team in supporting a law firm focused on property tax collections. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced legal environment. While prior legal or real estate experience is preferred, it is not required. This role involves substantial administrative support, data entry, title research, and occasional travel within Hardin and Newton Counties, Texas. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

This is a full-time, in-office position, with some commute needed throughout Hardin County, Texas and weekly commutes to Newton County, Texas.

Holidays, vacation, and sick time are included.

Title Research in the County offices and from the Law office.

Prepares and processes correspondence and legal documents, including pleadings, motions, judgments, orders, and notices.

Read, review, verify, and route correspondence, reports, and legal documents.

Ability to draft correspondence and documents with minimal direction and supervision.

Maintains calendars and dockets of litigation cases and other legal proceedings.

Set up and maintain computer databases.

Maintain organized files, including copies of all documents and correspondence.

Handle incoming and outgoing mail.

Answer phone calls and respond to general emails.

Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone, and by answering or directing inquiries.

Provide administrative support (mailing, copying, scanning, faxing, typing, filing, etc.).

Reasonable strength and lifting capabilities

Endurance and stamina required for periodic standing and frequent walks to and from neighboring offices and buildings as needed

Assist and plan public relations/client events

Manage and build on client relationships in the political climate

Title Research

Relevant training or qualification

Knowledge and experience of relevant software application

Processing and database management

Working knowledge of legal procedures and legal terminology

Knowledge of local and state filing rules

Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and other language skills

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

High school education or equivalent

Providing administrative support to attorneys

Basic understanding of computers and the ability to learn software systems

Extensive data entry and document preparation

Detail-oriented

Able to work with minimal supervision

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing

Motivated

Dependable

Strong work ethic

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Disability insurance
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid sick time
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Ability to Commute:

• Kountze, TX 77625 (Required)
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Kountze, TX 77625: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Work Location: In person