Legal Assistant-Paralegal

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site Legal Assistant-Paralegal position located in College Station, TX, supporting attorneys at West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, P.C.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and manage legal documents and case files, including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain orderly electronic and physical filing systems.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and other parties to schedule meetings, gather information, and provide case updates.
• Draft routine documents.
• Assist with discovery.
• Coordinate deadlines.
• Support attorneys with trial or hearing preparation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Experience with legal and factual research, including use of online legal research tools and public records.
• Skill in document review, with attention to detail for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and internal staff.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple matters and deadlines.
• Comfort using legal practice management software, document management systems, and standard office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law and legal procedures, with the ability to assist attorneys across a range of practice areas.
• Preferred: A certificate or degree in paralegal studies or a related field, or equivalent experience in a law firm setting.