Paralegal

If you are looking for a fast-growing, positive team environment, this is the job for you! The Law Office of Kesha L. Amos, PLLC has an immediate part-time opportunity for a superstar Paralegal with excellent administrative and communication skills. Work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. This position offers a respectful team culture, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary based on skills and experience. The Managing Attorney at our firm practices in the areas of Family Law, Juvenile Defense, Estate Planning, and Probate. We need an empathetic person who is mature, energetic, caring, and wants to ensure the client experience with our firm is second to none. While we are focused on rapid growth, we are still small enough to care about every team member and client. We need someone who is interested in being with us as we grow and is willing to wear multiple hats. Ideally, you will have 3 to 5 years of experience as a Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or Legal Assistant in a law firm. Being bilingual in Spanish and English is a bonus! The most important quality you can possess is a great attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever it's needed. Showing initiative is a must! Job Duties and Responsibilities• Perform a broad range of administrative, document production, research, and client support/contact duties.• Manage client accounts and maintain accurate records of billable hours. • Consistently and professionally communicate with clients, opposing counsel, firm personnel, and court staff. • Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, interrogatories, subpoenas, and legal briefs.• Provide proofreading and editing of legal documents and time entries for grammar and completeness before distribution or filing.• Schedule appointments, hearings, trials, and court appearances, and inform clients of their upcoming court dates. • Constantly monitor court rules for procedures on scheduling hearings, submitting exhibits, deadlines, etc.• Maintain calendars, deadlines, and reminders for the team. • E-file pleadings and motions according to local judicial procedures. • Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including gathering and organizing documents, evaluating documents for relevance and privilege, and redacting sensitive information.• Trial preparation, including gathering and organizing exhibits, and creating trial binders and exhibit lists. • Prioritize workload efficiently and effectively. • Answer phones as needed. Required Skills: • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and electronic document and file management systems (MyCase, Westlaw Form Builder, and TxDocs). • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills. • Excellent prioritization & organizational skills, and the ability to manage a diverse workload. • Ability to absorb information quickly and adapt to change. • Ability to exercise good judgment and knowledge when interacting with clients, court staff, firm guests, and co-workers. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.• 3+ years of Texas Family Law/Probate experience as a paralegal. • Verbal fluency in Spanish is a plus. Benefits: • PTO and sick time accrual after a 90-day probationary period. • Performance-based bonuses. How to Apply: Please send your resume and a two-paragraph cover letter with two verifiable references to info@. In your cover letter, please provide the following information: Paragraph 1: Tell us why you are the person we should hire Paragraph 2: Tell us your pay expectation Only qualified candidates will be contacted. The position begins on June 1, 2025.

Created: 2025-05-13