Legal Administrative Assistant- 3698728

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: Austin TX 78702

Salary/Payrate: 70-75K

Work Environment: On-Site

Term: Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: NO

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

Our client is looking for an outstanding Legal Administrative
Assistant to join their Firm in Austin. This is a 100% onsite
opportunity. Primarily focusing on Bankruptcy and Commercial
Litigation practice areas.

Key Responsibilities

* Document Drafting and Management: Draft, format, and manage
petitions, schedules, 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.
* Filing and Court Procedures: Prepare and file court documents
for bankruptcy proceedings and litigation cases, including
motions, pleadings, and discovery requests. Track filing
deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
* Case Preparation and Support: Assist attorneys in preparing for
bankruptcy hearings and litigation trials, including organizing
evidence, preparing exhibits, and coordinating witness schedules.
* Legal Research: Conduct preliminary research related to
bankruptcy law and litigation procedures. Assist with the review
and analysis of case law, statutes, and legal precedents.
* Client and Court Communication: Communicate effectively with
clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding case
updates, document requests, and procedural matters. Maintain
professional and confidential interactions.
* Administrative Support: Assist with general office tasks,
including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and
coordinating with other departments as needed.

Requirements

* Organizational Skills: Highly organized with excellent
attention to detail, particularly in managing and maintaining
complex case files, legal documents and matter-related deadlines.
* Docketing & Deadline Management: Strong ability to track,
calendar, and manage critical court, filing, and case deadlines.
Accuracy and follow-through in docketing deadlines are essential
to this role.
* Knowledge of Bankruptcy and Litigation Procedures: Familiarity
with bankruptcy laws, court rules, filing requirements and
litigation procedures is preferred.
* Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written
communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively
with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and other external
parties.
* Technical Proficiency: In Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe
Acrobat, and DocuSign. Experience with or familiarity with
Everlaw for discovery and document review is preferred.
* Research Abilities: Ability to conduct legal research and
summarize findings relevant to bankruptcy and litigation matters.
* Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in document
preparation, filing, deadline management, and overall case
management.