Legal Assistant II
Law Office of Bryan Fagan
Salary undisclosed
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Description
As a Legal Assistant II, at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan in San Antonio, you’ll work closely with attorneys and paralegals to provide high-level administrative and legal support across a variety of practice areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to contribute to a fast-paced and team-oriented law firm.
As a Legal Assistant II, you’ll play an important role in case preparation, communication, and coordination. If you’re looking for a supportive environment with room for advancement, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- A minimum of 1,500 billable hours per calendar year is required to maintain good standing
- Monitor deadlines and maintain attorney calendars, including court dates and hearings.
- Respond to client calls and emails promptly and professionally.
- Assist attorneys with daily tasks such as scheduling, correspondence, and document management.
- Provide backup support to other legal support team members as needed.
- Assist in preparing monthly client status reports and reviewing time entries for accuracy.
- Track and confirm that all upcoming deadlines and hearings are calendared and prepared for.
- Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.
- Attend and participate in daily morning meetings and weekly team meetings.
- Conduct regular docket checks and maintain updated records.
- Draft and send weekly docket check letters and monthly client status letters.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
- Gather, track, and update client documentation and financial information.
- Manage and update client inventories and supporting case documentation.
- Support the legal team with client binders and trial preparation
- Manage and maintain the Attorney’s Case Review Sheet
- Assist with updating the legal team’s calendar
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional demeanor and a positive communicator.
- Excellent typing skills and computer literacy, including demonstrated competency on Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) and or Google Suite, Google Workspace, and Excel applications.
- Must have the ability to learn technical software to support the role.
- Demonstrate proficiency in focusing on details, handling multiple tasks, and remaining highly organized.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Requirements:
- 6 months - 3 years experience working in at least one or more of the following areas: family law, estate planning, probate, or civil litigation.
- Education: HS Diploma or GED. Associates' or Bachelor's degree, and or the completion of a paralegal program, preferred.
- Bilingual, English and Spanish highly preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching (up to 5%)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Short & Long Disability Insurance
We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enable us to be an even stronger company and workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated and deeply valued.
Benefits
- Benefits: 401(k) matching (up to 5%) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Short & Long Disability Insurance Equal Opportunity Statement: We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enable us to be an even stronger company and workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated and deeply valued.
About this role
Working as a Legal Assistant II at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan's San Antonio office means supporting attorneys across family law, estate planning, probate, and criminal defense in a multi-location firm with significant growth underway. You'll handle a mix of administrative and legal work—managing attorney calendars and court deadlines, responding to clients, preparing case documentation, organizing files, and drafting routine correspondence like docket check letters and monthly status reports. The role requires maintaining at least 1,500 billable hours annually and attending daily morning meetings and weekly team check-ins, so you'll be embedded in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where attention to detail and reliability are essential.
This position suits someone with six months to three years of experience in family law, probate, estate planning, or civil litigation who is organized, communicates well under pressure, and can juggle competing priorities. You'll need strong Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to learn new legal software. A high school diploma is the minimum education requirement, though an associate's or bachelor's degree or paralegal certification is preferred. Spanish fluency is highly valued.
The firm offers standard benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching up to 5 percent, disability coverage, and voluntary life insurance. This is a full-time, in-office role in San Antonio with clear pathways for growth in a firm that emphasizes professionalism, collaboration, and client service.
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