Family Law Legal Assistant

Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law, is one of the top Houston-area family law firms. We pride ourselves in working hard to achieve great results for our clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team to assist our attorneys with contacting clients, drafting documents, creating and responding to discovery requests, attend hearings, mediations, and various other duties assigned.This is a full-time IN-OFFICE position at our Houston (Montrose Area) Office. IMPORTANT: Must be willing to train for the first few months in our Deer Park, TX office. RESPONSIBILITIES Meet with clients, attorneys and other professionals to discuss assigned cases Maintain accurate record of billable hours Communicating with clients to gather necessary information and documentation Conduct reviews of client files and records, summarizing and logging the information Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, interrogatories, subpoenas, and legal briefs Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including gathering and organizing documents, evaluating documents for relevance and privilege, and redacting sensitive information E-file pleadings and motions according to local judicial procedures Assist paralegals and attorneys with hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparations Attend hearings, depositions, mediations and trials when needed Act as a liaison between clients and paralegal/attorneys, scheduling meetings, and ensuring effective communication of information and updates. Maintaining and organizing client files Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS 1+ years of Texas Family Law experience (preferred, but not required) Strong clerical skills with attention-to-detail and accuracy required Strong oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with clients and colleagues. Excellent organization and time-management skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting Proficient with Microsoft Applications Proficient with Adobe DC Experience with Clio (preferred) Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times #J-18808-Ljbffr Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law