TX Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

Dunham & Jones Attorneys at Law, P.C. is a well established Texas criminal law firm, with offices in Amarillo, Austin, Bryan/College Station, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Killeen/Harker Heights, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Plano, San Antonio, and Waco.

We are seeking dynamic individuals who thrive from taking initiative and are eager to meaningfully contribute to the growth and development of the firm.

Our ideal candidate must possess strong communication and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. An excellent benefits package is offered as well as an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and other paralegals by having the ability to take on multiple roles.
• Organize records, documents, correspondence, files into manageable format.
• Analysis and review of cases in order to assist in trial preparation.
• Contact and interview clients, witnesses, experts, third parties, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case matter.
• Assist attorneys in research, drafting pleadings, disclosures, interrogatories, discovery requests, motions while under close supervision.
• Schedule and calendar for attorney client meetings, deadlines, depositions and activities related to depositions (i.e., court reporter, witnesses, opposing counsel).
• Track all requests made for documents and records, follows up on status of requests, and verifies receipt of documents and records.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork, and work cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the firm.
• Follow the ethical requirements as set forth by the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of law firm experience.
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Criminal Law experience preferred.
• Document management experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proactive communicator and thinker.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.

*Please note which of the offices listed you are interested in.

Only applicants granted an interview will be contacted.