Legal Assistant

*This is a Work Experience (work-based learning) position available through Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend. All candidates will be considered after program eligibility is determined.

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Position: FT, 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Location: Refugio

Second Chance Employer: No

Pay Rate $12.00-$15.00 an hour

Age: 17+

Recruiter: O. Luna

Duties:

• Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
• Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
• Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
• Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
• Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.