Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States The Hembree Bell Law Firm Full time $42,000 per year


Switching to an Upgrade? Maybe it's time to switch jobs too.

Is your current job running on last year's energy and processes? It's time to trade in "stuck" for a career where your proactive approach is mission-critical. At Hembree Bell Law, we're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Assistant, with Family Law Experience, who's ready to be the engine that keeps our high-performing family law team moving forward.

If you're looking to join a modern, tech-forward firm where your organizational skills directly impact client success, keep reading.

The Role

We need an experienced Legal Assistant to serve as the organizational and administrative backbone for our attorneys and paralegals. This is a vital support role that demands high attention to detail, strong professionalism, and an eagerness to take initiative. You will blend essential administrative support with hands-on legal document management to ensure we serve clients with maximum efficiency and care.

Responsibilities

This role is a dynamic mix of high-level legal support and firm operations:

  • Case & Document Management: Draft, type, and file legal documents and correspondence; maintain accurate, organized filing systems.
  • Discovery Support: Assist with research, case preparation, gathering relevant information, and accurately summarizing depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
  • Client & Team Liaison: Handle phone calls, emails, client communications, and scheduling while maintaining a professional, polished demeanor.
  • Operations & Deadlines: Monitor deadlines, help manage calendars efficiently, and take initiative to problem-solve and anticipate team needs.
  • Office Contribution: Complete errands, attend trials as requested, and help maintain office areas (kitchen, conference rooms) to improve overall team and client experience.

Who You Are

  • A seasoned assistant with prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in Family Law (required).
  • Deeply familiar with legal procedures, protocols, and the court system (required).
  • Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.
  • An expert user of legal technology and office software (including Microsoft Office, CLIO/Lawmatics, Dropbox, QuickBooks, etc.).
  • Eager to contribute as a team player, willing to step up, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
  • Bonus points if you're bilingual, but not required

What You'll Get

  • Competitive salary: $41,000+, depending on experience.
  • A supportive, professional, and mission-driven team environment.
  • The chance to work at a firm that values and actively seeks to empower women.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.

About Hembree Bell Law

We're a fast-growing, tech-forward family law firm in Austin, TX, committed to helping good people through hard things, divorce and custody battles, without losing their future in the process. We do serious work, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.

Our Core Values

  • We exist to serve.
  • We always do the right thing.
  • We level up.
  • We win or lose as a team.

Apply Now – Make the Switch. We're ready for our next operational superstar.

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