Legal Assistant Austin, TX | Robert Half

Legal Support Professional

A small boutique law firm in Austin is seeking a versatile, personable, and highly organized Legal Support Professional to join its in-office team. This role will blend basic paralegal support, front desk reception, and general administrative office responsibilities. Because this is a small firm environment, the ideal candidate will be someone who is eager to pitch in wherever needed, takes pride in keeping the office running smoothly, and can provide professional support to both attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet clients and visitors and serve as the first point of contact for the office

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner

• Manage front desk operations, including scheduling, mail handling, and office organization

• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and staff

• Assist with preparation, formatting, proofreading, and filing of legal documents

• Maintain physical and electronic client files and ensure documents are organized and up to date

• Support attorneys with basic paralegal tasks, including document review, case file management, and deadline tracking

• Coordinate appointments, meetings, and conference room scheduling

• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and courier requests

• Assist with data entry, correspondence, and other office-related projects as needed

• Help maintain office supplies, common areas, and overall day-to-day office functionality

• Pitch in on a variety of tasks in support of the team, depending on firm needs