Professor - Legal Support jobs in El Paso, TX

Duties:
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
- Organize and maintain legal files and documents
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings
- Manage attorney calendars and deadlines
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents for mailing or electronic filing
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness lists

Experience:
- Prior experience mandatory
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Skills:
- Litigate: Experience in assisting with litigation cases, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Phone etiquette: Excellent phone skills with the ability to handle client inquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Contract: Familiarity with contract drafting and review.
- Clerical: Strong clerical skills including filing, data entry, and document management.
- Legal case management: Proficiency in using legal case management software to track case progress and deadlines.

Salary is based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person