Legal Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support a busy family law office in Allen, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is fully onsite and offers the chance to play a key role in welcoming new clients, coordinating intake activities, and keeping daily administrative work organized. The ideal candidate is confident working with sensitive information, communicates well with clients and staff, and thrives in a fast-moving legal environment.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome prospective clients, collect intake details, and ensure information is recorded accurately from the start of the engagement process.

• Update and maintain client records in Clio, keeping case-related data organized, current, and easy for the legal team to access.

• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to attorneys and office staff, including general clerical support and coordination tasks.

• Organize physical and electronic client files so documents, correspondence, and records remain properly maintained.

• Handle confidential legal and personal information with discretion at all times.

• Contribute to smooth front-office operations by responding to inquiries and helping create a positive experience for clients and visitors.

• Assist with calendar-related coordination and general office follow-up to support the team's workflow.

• Support legal operations as needed with filing-related and document management activities in a busy office setting.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a legal assistant, administrative support, receptionist, or client intake role is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Comfort using Clio or another legal case management platform, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and general office software tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail when handling records and client information.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently while adapting to a fast-paced onsite office environment.
• Detail-oriented demeanor, dependable work habits, and confidence interacting with clients in a legal setting.
• Experience in a law firm environment or familiarity with family law or litigation support is a plus.

Compensation

$20.00-$27.00 Hourly

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