Secretary//Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Law Office Of Derek R Van Gilder
Bastrop, TX

Job Description

Job Description

  • Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, briefs, and complaints.
  • Drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses, including gathering documents from client, and determining which documents are applicable.
  • Scheduling mediation or expert evaluations in family law, divorce, civil, and custody matters
  • Contributing to trial preparation in litigation practices
  • E-filing of documents with state courts (and federal courts, on occasion)
  • Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, hearings, interviews, and depositions
  • Coordinate and schedule hearings and prepare files for same without prompting or reminders
  • Manage, organize, and maintain documents, files and exhibits in paper and electronic filing systems
  • Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar.

Qualifications for Legal Assistant

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 1-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Possess a strong work ethic
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
  • Strong knowledge of WordPerfect, Word, Excel, and Outlook and Texas

E-File.

  • Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines
  • Must be proficient with electronic filing of pleadings and documents
  • Salary dependent upon experience & qualifications

Company Description

Small but very strong firm

Company Description

Small but very strong firm

Posted 2025-07-29

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