Paralegal / Legal Assistant - (Buda, TX)

Paralegal / Legal AssistantThe applicant maintains and organizes client files. Drafts, prepares, reviews, and edits appropriate legal documents and correspondence. Files documents with the courts. Manages attorney caseloads, including scheduling, prioritizing, and case management. Participates in coordinating discovery, including drafting, responding and calendaring of discovery documents. Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes and case law. Assists in trial preparation. Reviews mail and screens calls for attorneys. Answers telephone calls and greets clients as needed. Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university is needed. Should have 2+ years of background full time background working in the following fields: legal assistant or legal secretary. Knowledge of general office practice is needed. Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making is needed. Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Outlook, ProDoc, and E-filing is essential.