Paralegal

Company Description

A Bastrop firm that focuses on property, business law, estate planning, and probate.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Paralegal at Ringel & Brymer, PLLC, in Bastrop, TX. The Paralegal will be responsible for legal document preparation, communication with clients, research, and document review on a day-to-day basis. Job duties generally include:

• Assisting attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as contracts, briefs, and wills
• Conducting minimal/basic legal research and gather relevant information for cases
• Managing and organizing legal files and documents
• Drafting correspondence, memos, and other legal documents
• Assisting with case management, including scheduling hearings and depositions
• Maintaining calendars and deadlines for attorneys
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel in a professional manner
• Performing administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and answering phone calls
• Must bill at least 5 hours per day (average) with minimal administrative time logged

Note that after the 3 month probation period, we offer health insurance (PPO), vision, and dental with the firm paying 100% of the monthly premium. Employees also receive 104 hours of PTO after their 3 months, which refills annually with up to half carrying over to the next year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a paralegal (sorry, we don't count personal injury experience)
• Knowledge of case management processes and procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat/FoxitPDF, Gmail/Outlook, and Google Drive
• Excellent proofreading skills and great grasp of spelling and grammar
• Law and Legal Document Preparation skills
• Strong Communication skills
• Research and Document Review skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Proficiency in legal research and document management software
• Knowledge of local (Bastrop County, Caldwell County, Travis County, Williamson County) court procedures and practices preferred
• Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies, a Paralegal Certificate, or related education preferred