Location: El Paso, TXDate Posted: June 2, 2026
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Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Assists attorneys and paralegals with preparation of a wide range of legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, motions, orders, answers, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and other documents for review, approval, and use by attorney.
- Assists in preparing for hearings, trials (both jury and non-jury), file preparation, coordination and interview of witnesses, exhibits and basic research.
- Prepares correspondence under direction of attorneys.
- Schedules hearings, maintains calendar with applicable case dates and ticklers system for all deadlines.
- Collects, organizes and maintains comprehensive client and matter information in a central digital file to be used in the administrative matter, icluding the accurate preparation of new client and matter intake forms. Maintains data easily accessible to all users.
- Closes or directs closing of files. Receives, reviews, and discusses inactive matter list with attorney and advises Records on which matters to close.
- Assists attorneys with accounts receivable collections.
- Utilizes IntelliPad CRM for seminars, events and holiday gift and card client lists.
- Assists attorneys to set-up and/or keep Social Media accounts updated to match their biographies on the firm website.
- Screens telephone calls, visitors, and answers and directs inquiries to appropriate attorney.
- Performs various clerical duties including but not limited to: opening and routing mail, typing, filing, copying, scanning, and record keeping.
- Researches case information.
- Files legal pleadings and other documents with various courts; delivers judgments, and orders for signature by judge.
- Maintains and controls all physical and electronic files for the attorneys to which the secretary is assigned.
- Schedules appointments; accepts or refuses invitations; makes reservations; coordinates and organizes meetings; makes travel arrangements; maintains calendar for attorneys.
- May serve as backup to other secretaries as needed.
- Contributes to a positive work environment.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
Two (2) years legal assistant experience.
Excellent MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe) skills.
Excellent verbal, Written and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multi-task with accuracy.
Ability to prioritize daily projects and duties with respect to deadlines.
Ability to meet with clients at various locations.
Familiar with e-filing.
Must demonstrate close attention to detail.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Ability to write clearly and informatively and read and interpret written information.
Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Must possess the ability to follow through on commitments; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality of legal services to the client.
Ability to be consistently at work and on time.
Physical Requirements:
- Normal, corrective vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to bend, reach, squat, and kneel.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. The work environment is primarily indoors. The incumbent may travel occasionally.
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Legal Assistant
Location: El Paso, TXDate Posted: June 2, 2026