Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Padfield & Stout, Llp - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Worth, TX

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Padfield & Stout, LLP is a 26 attorney law firm located in Downtown Fort Worth, Texas, with a total of 45 employees in its Fort Worth office. The firm specializes in Commercial Debt Collection and Creditors' rights, operating in both state courts and bankruptcy courts. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal position is a full-time role that requires a variety of legal and administrative tasks to support attorneys and clients effectively. The responsibilities of this position include communicating with clients and attorneys to assist in preparing responses to written discovery and document productions, as well as preparing for depositions and trials. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will be responsible for drafting pleadings, motions, and written discovery in civil litigation, while maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of client representation. Additionally, the role involves searching for and studying legal documents to investigate the facts and law of cases, determining causes of action, and preparing cases accordingly. The candidate will also prepare affidavits of documents, maintain document files and case correspondence, and revise and file pleadings, petitions, and other documents relevant to court actions. A critical aspect of this role is tracking and maintaining a deadline calendar to ensure compliance with court, statutory, and other deadlines. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication abilities, and the capacity to perform tasks with minimal supervision. The ability to prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and meet deadlines is essential, along with a high level of efficiency and accuracy in handling detailed work. Proficiency in computer applications, particularly Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Exchange, Outlook), as well as familiarity with Centerbase or similar billing systems, is required. Experience in bankruptcy law is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and assist clients and attorneys in preparing responses to written discovery and document production(s).
• Prepare/draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery in civil litigation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of client representation.
• Search for and study legal documents to investigate facts and law of cases, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
• Prepare affidavits of documents and maintain document files and case correspondence.
• Revise and file pleadings, petitions, and other documents relevant to court actions.
• Track and maintain deadline calendar to monitor and ensure compliance with court, statutory, and other deadlines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous work-related experience as a legal assistant/paralegal.
• Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• 1 year of bankruptcy experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Computer literate with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Exchange, Outlook).
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bankruptcy experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• SEP program (after vesting period)
• QESHRA after 90 days
• Paid parking
• Free access to gym