Legal Assistant - Regulatory Law - Austin

The Austin office of Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC, an established, over 100-year-old Texas law firm has an immediate opening for a legal assistant with at least 2 years of relevant legal experience to assist a growing office.

This career opportunity will require assisting with regulatory matters as well as a wide range of business matters, including administrative litigation, government affairs, regulated transactions, contract review, investment/financing, and mergers and acquisitions.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Aiding in responding to discovery
Preparing documents for pleadings and hearings
E-filing in state and federal courts
Scheduling & calendaring
Drafting correspondence
Opening new files, organizing and maintaining case files
Entering attorneys’ time
Assisting with monthly billing cycle
Making travel arrangements
Submitting expense reimbursements
Maintaining confidentiality for all cases
Other duties & special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

2+ Years of prior litigation experience required
Prior experience in real estate transactions and/or regulatory law highly preferred
Strong attention to detail and quality; capable of anticipating attorneys' needs
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Dependable with strong work ethic and professional demeanor
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Required Skills:

Microsoft Office Suite & Cloud-based systems, E-filing, billing, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. Standard hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.