Vela Wood PC Legal Assistant Austin, TX · Full time

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Welcome to Vela Wood, a boutique, full-service law firm with a local feel making a global impact. Specializing in Venture Transactions, M&A, Gaming Law, Private Equity, Fund Representation, and now Litigation and Bankruptcy, we are expanding our expertise beyond traditional boundaries. As we continue to broaden our reach, we remain focused on how we can best serve our clients, grow and reward our talented team, and leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies to redefine the modern law firm.

We have an extraordinary opportunity for a legal assistant to join our team in Austin. This is a varied role for someone who likes to keep busy and will enjoy supporting our growing office. The role will focus on our Litigation and Bankruptcy practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Filing and Court Procedures: Prepare and file court documents for bankruptcy proceedings and litigation cases, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, bankruptcy petitions, and statements of financial affairs. Track filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Case Preparation and Support: Assist attorneys in preparing for litigation and bankruptcy hearings and trials, including organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and coordinating witness schedules.
• Client and Court Communication: Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding case updates, document requests, and procedural matters. Maintain professional and confidential interactions.
• Administrative Support: Assist with general office tasks, including managing calendars and deadlines, scheduling meetings, and coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Document Drafting and Management: Draft, format, and manage bankruptcy petitions, schedules, statements of financial affairs, basic pleadings, and other legal documents related to bankruptcy cases and litigation. Ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards and court rules. Organize and maintain electronic filing systems, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily retrievable.

Ideal skills and experience:

• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, particularly in managing and maintaining complex case files and legal documents.
• Knowledge of Bankruptcy and Litigation Procedures: Familiarity with bankruptcy laws, court rules, and litigation procedures is preferred.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
• Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign. Familiarity with Everlaw document review software and Jubilee bankruptcy software is preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in document preparation, filing, and case management.

We have a fun team culture where we care about your interests and the time you spend at work as well as at home. Here’s why we think you’ll love working for Vela Wood:

• Excellent firm-paid medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance.
• Paid Holidays.
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid Parental Leave benefits.
• 4 ½ day work week.
• Work abroad opportunities – including firm-subsidized work trips to Portugal, Spain, and Mexico in the last three years!
• Inspiring and approachable leadership team.
• Abundant opportunities to springboard your career from the legal assistant role into several different functional areas within our firm.

Vela Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.