Position Overview
Boutique San Antonio law firm seeking a detail-oriented legal assistant to support our credit union collections practice. This role keeps our high-volume litigation moving by preparing documents from templates, calendaring deadlines, assembling demand and petition packages, and communicating with members about payments and account resolution. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of legal support experience, is highly organized, and enjoys a fast-paced, close-knit team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and assemble collections documents from firm templates, including demand letters, petitions, payment agreements, and exhibits.
- Calendar and monitor court deadlines, hearings, and filing dates so that nothing slips.
- Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and supporting documentation, and redact sensitive information as required.
- Enter and update matter information, time entries, and tasks in the firm's case management and task management systems (for example, Curo, ClickUp, and SharePoint).
- Prepare and process outgoing mail, including demand packages and certified mailings.
- Communicate professionally with clients and members regarding payments, balances, status updates, and document requests.
- Support attorneys with e-filing, document production, and general litigation tasks.
- Conduct basic research and gather information to support case preparation.
Requirements
- Experience: At least 2 years of legal assistant, paralegal, or comparable legal support experience.
- Education: High school diploma required; a paralegal certificate or college coursework is preferred.
- Legal software proficiency: Comfort with case management software, the Microsoft Office suite, and e-filing systems, with a willingness to use AI tools to work efficiently.
- Organizational skills: Exceptional organization and the ability to juggle a high volume of files and deadlines.
- Attention to detail: Meticulous accuracy in preparing and reviewing documents.
- Communication skills: Professional written and verbal communication with clients, members, and team members.
- Team player: A collaborative, dependable approach, with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
- Ethics and confidentiality: The highest standards of professional ethics and strict client confidentiality.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Health, dental, vision.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive, friendly, and team-oriented work environment.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant references.
Indeed fields
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
Ability to Commute: San Antonio, TX 78216 (Required)
Ability to Relocate: San Antonio, TX 78216: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
