Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant PositionPerdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Assistant in our Austin office. Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP ("Perdue Brandon") provides legal services to government entities. Our clients include school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts and other governmental entities. Perdue Brandon continues to grow and currently has 15 primary offices in Texas and multiple satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida servicing clients in nine states.This is a full-time position with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. Perdue Brandon offers a professional, yet casual environment. We are a law firm committed to quality and integrity.Legal Assistant Responsibilities:Working closely with attorneys on civil litigation cases;Draft original answers;Draft discovery requests and responses;Draft motion and other pleadings as required;Calendar trial and pretrial deadlines;Manage attorney calendars and deadlines;E-file pleadings with various district courts;Coordinate mediations and depositions;Perform duties administrative in nature pertaining to cases.The ideal candidate for the position must be able to function well in a fast-paced environment, be extremely organized, and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and meet deadlines is essential. The candidate must have a high level of efficiency and accuracy in dealing with detailed work. We do provide individual training and a continuing training program for all legal assistants.Essential Skills and Experience:Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; Some college or recent graduate of 2 year paralegal certificate program preferred, but not requiredMinimum 4 years as a legal assistant, this is not an entry level positionOutstanding computer skills and knowledge including, but not limited to, the following: Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookExperience with the E-file systemExperience with Docuware is helpful, but not requiredExperience with Clio billing system is helpful, but not requiredExcellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and written communicationAbility to establish priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervisionStrong attention to detail and a self-starterExcellent critical thinking skillsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by car.Must be able to work 37.50 hours per week, 8:30am - 5:00pm - Monday - FridayIf you have an interest in this opportunity, please apply via our web site at: