Legal Assistant
Company: The Law Office of Lantis G. Roberts, PLLC
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Law Office of Lantis G.
Roberts, PLLC is a small litigation law firm. We primarily practice
in the areas of Employment Law and Personal Injury Law. We practice
in both State and Federal Courts in Texas. We represent Plaintiffs.
We are seeking an energetic, dedicated, and client-focused Legal
Assistant to join our team. Are you up for a challenge? Are you a
fast learner? Do you enjoy helping people? Position: Legal
Assistant - Enhances attorney effectiveness by developing case
information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases;
supporting attorney's trial proceedings; administrative tasks, and
responding to telephone and written inquiries. Must be able to
assist with the attorney’s arbitration and mediation practice, as
needed. Compensation: $13.00 - $16.00/hour Firm Website:
www.dotheyoweme.com and www.kreativelaw.com Hours: Full-time
position. 32 hours per week. Must be available to work during
regular business hours Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:30pm. Some
weekends and evening hours may be required based on the needs of
the firm. Job Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a
criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Must
have a high school diploma. Associates Degree or some college is
preferred. PREFERRED TO HAVE 1-2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HANDLING
PERSONAL INJURY CASES Special Requirements: Highly prefer bilingual
candidate who speaks Spanish and English. Documentation
Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, and Legal Writing Sample of a
legal related document that you have drafted. NO RECRUITERS and NO
PHONE CALLS Legal Assistant Job Duties: Must have a working
knowledge of personal injury Preferred to have a working knowledge
of employment law Answer incoming calls to provide callers with
basic case information Must be able to assist with the client
screening and intake process for all cases Must be able to
effectively communicate verbally and in writing Draft and send
various letters to clients, insurance companies, medical providers,
and other case contacts Sort, scan, and document mail and other
correspondence Problem Solver Think outside of the Box Draft
petitions and complaints to file lawsuits in State and Federal
Court. Draft motions and responses to motions Draft Initial
Disclosures. Draft Discovery Responses and objections. Draft
Discovery requests (admissions, disclosure, interrogatories, and
productions) to propound on opposing counsel. Draft subpoenas and
notices of intent to take a deposition. Coordinate service of
process on citations and summons with private process servers.
Calendar all deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met. Make use
of an effective tickler system. Schedule depositions, court
hearings, conferences, meetings, travel, and mediations. All trial
preparation tasks traditionally handled by Legal Assistants.
Prepare Trial notebooks, trial exhibits, jury charges, witness
lists, and exhibits lists. Perform intake and screening with
potential clients. Complete file review for new cases. Prepare
deposition summaries. Prepare case summaries Lien negotiations and
reductions. Request client’s medical and billing records. Prepare
summary of medical records Redact records. Maintain communication
with insurance companies, attorneys, courts, and medical providers.
Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case
progress. Conduct appropriate legal research in Westlaw. Draft
legal documents, including but limited to motions and other
court-related filings. E-file court documents in the Texas E-filing
system Prepare correspondence to clients, courts, and opposing
counsel. Must be familiar with PACER, ECF, Texas E-file, and
Westlaw. Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or
on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries. Participate in
ongoing business development, networking opportunities, and
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