Requirements
• Must be licensed by the State Bar Association of Texas to practice law
• 4+ years total work experience
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in written communication
• Outstanding organizational abilities, including the ability to multi-task and handle multiple clients in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both on the telephone and in person
• Proficiency in a PC environment, with experience in both word processing and spreadsheet software
• Non-smokers only
About The Greening Law Firm, P.C.
The Greening Law Firm, P.C. is dedicated to helping people make informed decisions about the management of their assets and health care. We strive to provide a work environment that enables every Team Member to reach the highest possible level of professional and personal fulfillment. After one-year initial trial period, Team Members will receive paid vacation, sick leave, limited dental and health insurance, and a 401K retirement plan.
I know you want more than a job. You want a career. I know you want more training, and you want the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills.
I know that when you call me you’ll be able to communicate with me effectively, and when we are talking, we’ll be able to discuss important things, like what you will be able to expect from us as well as things like your salary and career opportunities.
You may have had a lot of experience, or recently just graduated from college, but above all, I know you have a driving ambition to be the best.
Telephone communications with various parties, case intake, file management, medical records requests, and assembling demands.
Required skills:
Applicant must have excellent telephone and speaking skills. Applicant must be outgoing, energetic, and intelligent. You will be interacting, over the telephone and in-person, with various professional parties who represent interests that are adverse to our client's interests, thus, you must not be shy or timid.
Applicant must be neat and well organized. You will be working with our attorneys and will be handling a large number of files. A lack of organization will lead to failure.
Applicant must be professional in appearance, demeanor, and temperment. Our clients rightfully expect the highest level of service, and we take pride in fulfilling our professional obligations.
Applicant must have excellent writing and computer skills. Duties will include a significant amount of formal and informal writing and document production.
Initial pay will be $13.00 per hour. Health insurance benefits available. 35 hours per week, initially. Upon completion of six month performance evaluation, you may qualify for additional work and pay.
To apply, please send a resume to this email. If you have personal injury or insurance industry experience, please note in your email subject that you have said experience.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Manages the Grievance Referral Program, a diversion program for minor misconduct cases. Coordinates efforts by the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel to identify and address issues related to impairments and lawyer misconduct.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
1. Manages diversion program for resolution of minor misconduct cases referred by the Commission for Lawyer Discipline.
2. Identifies appropriate conditions for resolution of referred cases through remediation, rehabilitation or further referral; develops contracts for program participation; implements and supervises contracts for compliance; prepares and delivers reports of compliance to the Chief Disciplinary Counsel and Commission for Lawyer Discipline.
3. Develops and coordinates resources for referral, remediation and rehabilitation activities.
4. As needed, develops policies and procedures for program, maintains systems that provide for the confidentiality of participants, files and activities related to program.
5. Assists respondents challenged by impairments in accessing appropriate resources and monitors compliance with rehabilitative terms of license suspension.
6. Develops and enlists participatory assistance of local grievance panel members and other volunteers in addressing law practice management and lawyer impairment issues.
7. Maintains collaborative working and referral relationships with the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, Law Practice Management Program, and Texas Bar CLE.
8. Serves as information resource and advisor on lawyer disability and impairment issues for Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office.
9. Makes presentations and develops informational material to increase legal community and public awareness regarding the program.
10. Monitors compliance with other terms of license suspension such as requirements for remedial continuing legal education courses, trust account reporting, or monitoring of law practice.
11. Performs other responsibilities and duties as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
J.D. required. Dual licensing as a mental health professional highly preferred. Requires knowledge of and experience working with individuals in crisis due to multiple environmental stressors or challenged by substance use and mental health disorders. Knowledge of and familiarity with the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct preferred. Experience developing and deliver presentations and trainings preferred. Position requires diplomacy and a high degree of professionalism. Must communicate effectively on the telephone, in person and in writing. Travel up to 15%.
Duties: The associate will obtain and enforce IP rights for inventors and organizations; draft and carry through applications to secure patents and act to enforce rights if infringed; study and analyze scientific documents to assess in what ways an invention is new and innovative; write detailed descriptions of inventions in precise legal terms to form basis of patents to be granted in patent offices worldwide.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. and Bachelor's in Engineering or Computer Science, USPTO admittance, as well as at least 2 years experience in a comprable position or as a Patent Agent. Please send public writings, resume & salary history for considerations.
We are a paperless firm so we are looking for individuals that can type with most of their fingers. We are also seeking a person that has 3-5 years of personal injury litigation experience and a desire to lead our lit team!
Please send your resume and cover letter along with answers to the below questions:
OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH ABUSED IMMIGRANTS IN RURAL EAST TEXAS
Employment Opportunity – VAWA Circuit Rider
TCRP is looking for a legal advocate/paralegal in its VAWA program, who would work out of Austin, but travel sometimes to East Texas.
Primary Duties: assist in administrative and legal advocate/paralegal capacity in helping qualified immigrant victims of domestic violence file immigration applications under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); work with witnesses to draft lengthy affidavits; develop and maintain working relationships with community agencies to better assist undocumented survivors; conduct presentations and trainings to community groups; work with the media to “get out the message”; provide referrals and information to immigrant women; conduct outreach.
Qualifications: must be bilingual (read, write, and speak Spanish fluently); legal advocate/paralegal with experience, shelter legal advocate, or person with similar background preferred; domestic violence and/or immigration experience helpful; typing and computer skills required; some travel required; ability to plan and meet targets set six months in advance.
Salary $26,000/year, plus benefits.
Equal opportunity employer.
Cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to Isaac Harrington, Texas Civil Rights Project, 1405 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741. isaactcrp@gmail.com.
Requirements. Excellent skills including: typing, spelling, superb communication, and computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Previous experience with a law firm as a legal assistant or paralegal is mandatory. If you do not have any previous legal experience, please do not apply for this position, as your resume will not be considered.
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If you are still interested in and qualified for this position, we ask that you provide complete and thoughtful answers to the following questions:
1. What do you think is the most difficult part about being a legal assistant?
2. How do you envision your ideal work day as a legal assistant? Please explain.
3. What type of management style do you work best under?
Please put thought and effort into your answers. Our decision to bring people in for interviews will be strongly influenced by the quality and grammatical accuracy of the answers provided. Applicants who inquire into the position without providing answers will not be considered.
The common objective in any employment is a good fit between position and firm culture on the one hand and your skill set and personality on the other. Applicants whom we feel might be a good fit will be invited to proceed to an interview, background and references check, and possible skills testing.
We invite you to include a cover letter and resume. Thank you for your interest.
DTI is seeking candidates for the position of Site Manager of a facilities management site. Qualified candidates will be dynamic, high integrity individuals who are adaptable and innovative, team players that enjoy the challenge of employment within a service-based environment. Responsible for the direct management of personnel, equipment and all other company assets. Provide management direction to ensure our accounts are receiving quality service while operating efficiently and profitably. Develop strategies to achieve 100% client satisfaction and employee retention.
Responsibilities include:
Managing multiple services offered to a client, including but not limited to the client’s mail room, copy center, faxing, shipping & receiving, hospitality & conference room services and document management technologies and systems. Candidate will supervise job-site operations including personnel, equipment, service vendors, and operational systems. Individual will train and develop personnel, and ensure effective account operation. Controlling assigned resource costs and evaluating continuous improvement processes are essential to the individual’s success. Complete customer satisfaction is the ultimate goal.
Other Responsibilities:
• Supervise job-site operations and personnel.
• Evaluate performance output, and recommend improved processes.
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly volumes for measurable services provided to the client.
• Ensure effective account operation and satisfaction.
• Candidate should possess HS Diploma with a minimum of 3 year professional level supervisory work experience in an office environment, preferably a photocopy or printing facility.
• Experience managing a staff offering multiple facilities management services.
• Ability to train and develop personnel.
• Manage site P&L.
• Exceptionally strong customer focus and a history of successful operations leadership.
• Experience managing mail or copy centers.
• Experience with shipping or receiving is a plus.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Document Technologies offers outstanding career growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and a professional work environment. Be part of a winning team….Make the right choice…Document Technologies.
We encourage diverse candidates to apply. Document Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity/AA employer.
Experience with cases involving the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation and/or the State Office of Administrative Hearings is a plus.
Responsibilities:
• Assists attorneys in drafting estate planning and administration documents
• Maintains file organization for all assigned clients
• Manages client communication including mailings, telephone calls, and emails
• Drafts and edits correspondence to clients and courts as needed
• Ensures assigned files progress towards completion in a timely manner
• Assists with reception duties as needed
• Completes other assigned tasks as required
• Spends time outside regular office hours learning about and keeping abreast of estate planning laws, regulations, and techniques
Requirements
• 4+ years total work experience, with a minimum of 2 years post-college work experience in an administrative capacity
• Most recent year of experience must have been in the Austin area
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in written communication
• Outstanding organizational abilities, including the ability to multi-task and handle multiple clients in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both on the telephone and in person
• Proficiency in a PC environment, with experience in both word processing and spreadsheet software
• Non-smokers only
About The Greening Law Firm, P.C.
The Greening Law Firm, P.C. is dedicated to helping people make informed decisions about the management of their assets and health care. We strive to provide a work environment that enables every Team Member to reach the highest possible level of professional and personal fulfillment. After one-year initial trial period, Team Members will receive paid vacation, sick leave, limited dental and health insurance, and a 401K retirement plan.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume in Word ’03 or PDF format to greeningresumes@hotmail.com. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly for an interview. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.
Applicants age 50+ years old are especially encouraged to apply.
Work closely with the firm's attorneys and clients to prepare and file immigration applications and petitions with government agencies and assist clients complete the immigration process; provide outstanding client service; organized; detailed oriented; self-motivated with strong initiative; positive attitude; and team player.
Must be Bilingual: Korean/English
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
Required Experience: 2 years legal experience
OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH ABUSED IMMIGRANTS IN RURAL EAST TEXAS
Employment Opportunity – VAWA Circuit Rider
TCRP is looking for a paralegal in its VAWA program, who would work out of Austin, but travel sometimes to East Texas.
Primary Duties: assist in administrative and paralegal capacity in helping qualified immigrant victims of domestic violence file immigration applications under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); work with witnesses to draft lengthy affidavits; develop and maintain working relationships with community agencies to better assist undocumented survivors; conduct presentations and trainings to community groups; work with the media to “get out the message”; provide referrals and information to immigrant women; conduct outreach.
Qualifications: must be bilingual (read, write, and speak Spanish fluently); paralegal with experience, shelter legal advocate, or person with similar background preferred; domestic violence and/or immigration experience helpful; typing and computer skills required; some travel required; ability to plan and meet targets set six months in advance.
Salary $26,000/year, plus benefits.
Equal opportunity employer.
Cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to Isaac Harrington, Texas Civil Rights Project, 1405 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741. isaactcrp@gmail.com.
More information on TCRP and its VAWA program at: www.TexasCivilRightsProject.org
Obtain DBR printouts and reports from the accounting department for specific billing partners.
Determine which matters are to be billed each month, according to department and client guidelines.
Create pre-edited draft bills for clients which require text bills and give to attorneys for preliminary review.
Distribute DBRs and draft bills to attorneys for review. Maintain control lists of open cases including information regarding person who will review each matter.
Make text corrections to draft bills, execute transfers, and coordinate with accounting for the production of spreadsheet / cover sheets if required by a specific client’s billing instructions.
Obtain from billing files and accounting department any back-up documentation required by client.
Prepare the bills in final form for approval by partners. Arrange bills for copying, mail and distribution.
Maintain billing files. Prepare closed files for storage.
Assist with special client-related projects as assigned.
Process vendor invoices for payment as billable expenses for clients to whom analyst is assigned.
- Smart, friendly, well-organized person with good communication skills
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines
- Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
- Must be bilingual (Spanish speaker)
This is a part time job: Monday through Friday, 2pm – 6pm