Who We Are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to serve clients and enjoy work/life balance. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Bailey & Galyen. As one of the leading consumer law firms, Bailey & Galyen is growing through our incredibly talented and diverse team members who are committed to total client satisfaction. At Bailey & Galyen, we cultivate an environment where all team members are provided with the resources and support needed to produce their best work.

Who We're Looking For

Bailey & Galyen is seeking a part time Legal Assistant for our Weatherford office to assist the attorneys, paralegals, and clients. The Legal Assistant will work with attorneys and paralegals to manage cases, from case initiation by the client to preparation of the applications using case tracking software and acquisition of the related documents. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong client service focus.

What You'll Be Doing

Perform administrative tasks and casework, including:

• Warmly greet clients, visitors, and guests; determine the purpose of each persons visit and direct or escort him or her to the appropriate location
• Answer, screen, and direct phone calls to staff; take messages and schedules appointments
• Receive mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and deliver or distribute items
• Assist with client files
• Keep front office organized
• Prepare filings
• Prepare draft documents
• Communicate with firm’s clients
• Manage caseload
• Maintain case records
• Perform administrative duties including calendar hearings, deadlines, organize case files

What You Bring

• Excellent listening and communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work attentively on your own with little supervision
• Assist paralegal and attorney with additional tasks as requested
• Exude a professional, confident, positive demeanor
• Impeccable customer service
• Polished phone etiquette
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• 40+ wpm keyboard
• 1 year law office experience preferred
• 1 year front desk experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish and English

What We'll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our organization. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, service and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Belonging at Bailey & Galyen

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace and celebrate diverse perspectives and value unique individual contributions and experiences. We believe each team member has an important role in the ongoing success of the firm. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. We foster a culture of belonging, mutual respect, teamwork and empowerment.

Bailey & Galyen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• family law / law office: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person