What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist/Entry Level Legal Assistant position at Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott L.L.P.?
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP is seeking a full-time detail-oriented Receptionist/Entry Level Legal Assistant to join our team. This role is essential in providing support to our legal staff and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Established in Amarillo, Texas in 1970, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP ("Perdue Brandon") is one of the oldest law firms providing collection services and related legal representation to government entities. Our clients include school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts and other governmental entities. Perdue Brandon continues to grow and currently has 15 primary offices in Texas and multiple satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida servicing clients in nine states.
For more information on our Firm, please visit our website at www.pbfcm.com.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming calls and direct them appropriately.
- Perform general administrative duties to support the office: process mail, send emails, and perform other office support tasks.
- Assist legal staff with overflow work as needed.
- Greet and assist guests and visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintain and update computer databases to ensure accurate records.
- Store and manage litigation documents in DocuWare.
- Generate Non-Suits and Releases of Judgment as needed.
- Prepare Original Petitions and Citations when required.
- Track litigation costs and issue court cost letters when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.
- Prior experience in a legal or administrative role is a plus.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years of office experience.
- Knowledge of office procedures and operation of office machines.
We offer exceptional benefits including medical, health savings account with Firm contribution, vision, dental, Firm paid life insurance, Firm paid long-term disability, short-term disability, 401(k) with 6% match, a generous paid time off (PTO) policy, ten paid holidays, annual bonus eligibility, and more. PBFCM offers a professional, yet casual environment. We're a law firm committed to quality and integrity.
