Legal Assistant - Creative Financial Staffing

Full job description- Legal Assistant needed urgently hiring.

One of our most innovative manufacturing clients currently needs 5 legal assistants for a long-term project.

Apply now to join a team of dedicated legal professionals who mix personal care and professional skill to help their clients. Our client is currently seeking a contract Legal Assistants for its Civil Litigation division in the San Antonio region.

Only individuals residing in San Antonio and the surrounding area currently being considered.

Position Title: Legal Assistant Criminal Defense

Responsibilities:

• Supports attorneys in all stages of criminal defense.
• Assisting with overall case management
• Organizing and electronically filing pleadings and discovery
• Coordinating and scheduling calendars and calendaring all pending deadlines.
• Corresponding with opposing counsel and judicial assistants
• Maintaining attorneys' calendars
• Drafting letters and pleadings
• Conducting legal research
• Preparation of discovery and motions as appropriate
• Organizing and bates stamping discovery.
• Assisting with preparing attorneys for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Updating clients on case status

Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate or at least 2+ years as Criminal Defense Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suites, Outlook, Clio Manage and Clio Grow preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented outlook
• Positive, team-oriented mindset
• Boutique law firm with a professional and relaxed environment
• Pay commensurate with experience and growth opportunities offered.