Legal Assistant / Office Assistant

Criminal Defense Law Office, in Waxahachie, TX seeks an entry level full-time receptionist/legal assistant with excellent organizational skills, client service mindset, emotional maturity, and a strong work ethic to support managing partner. Previous legal experience helpful but not required. The firm will provide training. We are looking for that "perfect fit" person to work in our group to accomplish each project at hand timely and professionally. Responsibilities include significant client interaction, legal drafting, correspondence, managing a docket and case files, scheduling, and assisting with firm administration and client intake. Typing skills and computer experience necessary. Fast paced, friendly work environment with a collaborative culture. Effective verbal and written communication skills required. Bilingual in Spanish a plus but not required. Must be detail oriented, self-managing and a team player.

If office drama or politics are your thing, you need not apply.

Position requires answering multi-line phone system as well as maintaining the Firm’s collection files. Applicant must be a self-starter with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a busy environment. Previous legal experience helpful but not required. Firm will provide training. Typing skills and computer experience necessary.