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Padfield & Stout, LLP · 6 months ago

Legal Assistant Paralegal

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Padfield & Stout, LLP is a mid-size law firm in Downtown Fort Worth focused on Commercial Litigation and Creditors' rights. They are seeking a Legal Assistant Paralegal to perform a variety of legal and administrative tasks, including preparing legal documents and assisting clients and attorneys.

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Responsibilities

Communicate and assist clients and attorneys in preparing responses to written discovery, document production(s), preparing for depositions and trials

Prepare/draft pleadings, motions and written discovery in civil litigation

Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of client representation

Search for and study legal documents to investigate facts and law of cases, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases

Prepare affidavits of documents and maintain document files and case correspondence

Revise and file pleadings, petitions and other documents relevant to court actions

Tracks and maintains deadline calendar to monitor and ensure compliance with court, statutory and other deadlines

The candidate for this position must be able to function well in a fast-paced, professional environment, be extremely organized, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision

The ability to prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and meet deadlines is essential

The candidate must have a high level of efficiency and accuracy in dealing with detailed work

Candidate must be computer literate with Windows and Microsoft Word, Excel, Exchange, Outlook, Centerbase or other similar billing system

Bankruptcy experience a plus

Qualification

Paralegal certificateBankruptcy experienceLegal assistant experienceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMulti-taskingOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detail