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Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law, P.C. · 1 month ago

TX Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

Dunham & Jones Attorneys at Law, P.C. is a well established Texas criminal law firm. They are seeking a dynamic individual to assist attorneys and paralegals in various tasks including case analysis, client communication, and document organization.

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Responsibilities

Assist attorneys and other paralegals by having the ability to take on multiple roles
Organize records, documents, correspondence, files into manageable format
Analysis and review of cases in order to assist in trial preparation
Contact and interview clients, witnesses, experts, third parties, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case matter
Assist attorneys in research, drafting pleadings, disclosures, interrogatories, discovery requests, motions while under close supervision
Schedule and calendar for attorney client meetings, deadlines, depositions and activities related to depositions (i.e., court reporter, witnesses, opposing counsel)
Track all requests made for documents and records, follows up on status of requests, and verifies receipt of documents and records
Demonstrate effective teamwork, and work cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the firm
Follow the ethical requirements as set forth by the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct

Qualification

Law firm experienceDocument managementCriminal Law experienceParalegal CertificateMicrosoft Office SuiteProactive thinkerCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailWork under pressure

Required

3-5 years of law firm experience
Document management experience required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proactive communicator and thinker
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines

Preferred

Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's Degree in related field
Criminal Law experience preferred

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Company

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

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Since 1989, Dunham & Jones has practiced criminal and immigration law across the states of Arizona, Tennessee, and Texas.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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