Legal Practice Assistant- 3556039

Please connect with me on LinkedIn as well @Kyle KapperJob Title: Legal Practice AssistantLocation: Ft. Worth TX 76102Salary/Payrate: $60K-$65K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!Work Environment: OnsiteTerm: Permanent / FulltimeBachelor’s degree required: NOReferral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION Practice Assistant who can seamlessly come in and work well under pressure in a team environment. Must be proactive and possess good organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Must be able to prioritize and effectively work on multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Attention to detail and organization is essentialMust be proactive and manage their attorney’s docket effectivelyFollow-up with attorney on deadlinesEnsures strict confidentiality at all timesAble to work in a stressed environment; stress managementAssists with special projects as neededAbility to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, secretaries, and clientsPrepare and maintain client engagement documentationAlways ensures strict confidentialityAssists with special projects as neededPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS) A college degree is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum of 2 years’ of Litigation experiencePossess cooperative spirit; participate and collaborate in a team-based environmentDemonstrate proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word)Ability to multi-task and prioritizeAbility to organize workflow and use time efficientlyAbility to show strong attention to detailAbility to perform in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demandsAbility to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction, follow up on own initiativeAbility to be resourcefulAbility to handle and manage stress