Legal Assistant

Burnett Specialists
  • El Paso, TX
  • $15–$18 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegal team with administrative and case management tasks.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a professional, deadline-driven environment and enjoys keeping operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage attorney and staff calendars, including scheduling hearings, client meetings, mediations, consultations, and deadlines
  • Answer phones and professionally communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
  • Assist paralegals and attorneys with administrative case support
  • Prepare, scan, organize, and upload legal documents into case management software
  • File pleadings and documents with Texas e-filing systems and maintain filing records
  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail, document processing, and office correspondence
  • Create and maintain organized digital and physical case files
  • Assist with client intake and gathering necessary case documentation
  • Generate invoices, assist with billing, payment tracking, and client account follow-up
  • Coordinate document execution, signatures, and notarization when needed
  • Maintain office organization and assist with general administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • Prior experience in a law office preferred (family law or litigation experience a plus)
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working with legal software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with e-filing, MyCase, billing software, or case management platforms preferred
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented attitude
  • Familiarity with Texas court filing procedures
  •  Scheduling experience for court hearings and legal calendars
  • Experience with client communication in high-conflict matters
  • Spanish bilingual

Compensation:
  • Range is from $15-$18/hour, depending on experience

Position could become full time with the law firm

Numbers & Facts

LocationEl Paso, TX
Salary$15–$18 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Billing Softwareunmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Family Lawunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Document Management Softwareunmatched
  • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Mail Processingunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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