Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Public Finance / Real Estate 71740

Barclay & Associates by Top Echelon.
Growing Houston area law firm has a great opportunity for an experienced Paralegal.
The Paralegal provides overall legal administrative support to the Attorneys of the Firm. These tasks generally include editing and preparing correspondence and legal documents, gathering and analyzing information to prepare reports, agendas, minutes, etc.

Documents: Draft documents including minutes, action item lists, agendas, handouts, Attorney letters and other Client-related documents.
▪ Meetings: Attends meetings with Members and/or Attorneys (night meetings are a possibility).

Projects: Participates in special projects and other duties as needed.
▪ Administrative: Enters time to the Firms time and billing software for self and prepares expense reports. Prepares emails sent to Client distribution groups.

At least three or more years of professional paralegal experience in a law firm or in the legal department of a corporation, experience with MUD/Public Finance or Real Estate is required.
▪ Knowledge of legal practices and terminology.
▪ Ability to coordinate work activities, prepare legal correspondence and documents, organize and maintain files and records and communicate effectively in a business environment.
▪ Typing proficiency a must.
▪ Strong proofreading skills is required.
▪ Knowledge of general office administrative procedures and the use and operation of standard office equipment.
▪ Proficient with Windows based software, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applications, such as PC Law, Practice Master and Worldox.
▪ Professional appearance and telephone manner is essential.

High School Diploma or GED required.
▪ Our areas of expertise include Legal, Mortgage, Banking, Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, Administrative, Oil & Gas, and Engineering. Barclay & Associates has successfully placed hundreds of experienced professionals in law firms and corporations throughout Texas, as well as in multiple states nationwide. To learn more about our company and the current openings in our network, please visit