The Law Office of Scott C. Smith seeks a full-time legal assistant who is smart, hard-working, and devoted to helping people. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Managing communications with clients, courts and other attorneys
- Interacting with clients to take payments, scheduling appointments, and provide them general assistance
- Reviewing/analyzing discovery and evidence including audio/videos recordings related to cases, police reports, and photographs
- Drafting pleadings and memos
- Filing subpoenas and motions in state and federal courts
- General administration work and miscellaneous tasks
Experience in criminal law is not required. Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree and must possess:
· Excellent oral and written communications skills
· Ability to organize self and manage busy case load
· Ability to manage stressful situations
A background in social work is not required but could be extremely helpful.
Work can be performed flexibly from home and at the office. Starting compensation will be commensurate with experience and range from $50,000/yr. to $70,000/yr. and with increases based upon performance assessed in periodic reviews. Applicants are requested to send a resume and a cover letter to assistant@defenselawyer.net.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78701