Vela Wood · 2 months ago
Legal Assistant - Litigation
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVela Wood is a boutique, full-service law firm specializing in various legal domains including Litigation and Bankruptcy. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to support their growing litigation team by preparing legal documents, assisting attorneys, and managing client communications.
ConsultingLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Prepare and file court documents for bankruptcy proceedings and litigation cases, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, bankruptcy petitions, and statements of financial affairs
Track filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions
Assist attorneys in preparing for litigation and bankruptcy hearings and trials, including organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and coordinating witness schedules
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding case updates, document requests, and procedural matters
Maintain professional and confidential interactions
Assist with general office tasks, including managing calendars and deadlines, scheduling meetings, and coordinating with other departments as needed
Draft, format, and manage bankruptcy petitions, schedules, statements of financial affairs, basic pleadings, and other legal documents related to bankruptcy cases and litigation
Ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards and court rules
Organize and maintain electronic filing systems, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily retrievable
Qualification
Required
Excellent organizational skills necessary to efficiently manage files, calendars, and travel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and court personnel
Strong multitasking, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks without direct supervision
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment
Exceptional attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality
Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign
Fluency in web based applications and internet research
Strong technical skills needed to prepare and edit legal documents and handle filings with proficiency
Benefits
Excellent firm-paid medical/dental/vision insurance
Matching 401(k) retirement plan
Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance
Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off and paid Parental Leave benefits
Work abroad opportunities – including firm-subsidized work trips (Past trips were to Portugal, Spain, Mexico and Denmark!)
Inspiring and approachable leadership team
Abundant opportunities to springboard your career!
Company
Vela Wood
Vela Wood is a boutique corporate law firm with offices in Dallas and Austin that focuses on small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chi Reece
Partner
Clark Smith
Partner
Recent News
2025-08-01
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