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Bourland Wall & Wenzel

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Temporary Legal Assistant

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

C. is seeking a professional, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join our Fort Worth team as a Temporary Legal Assistant for an approximately 10-week position. This position provides ...

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Houston, TX · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

A global Law Firm is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant for their Houston location. The Practice ... This role will start off on a long-term temporary basis and demands a high level of organizational ...

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Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests and ... Paid Holidays SNELLING is a contingency recruiting firm, placing candidates in temporary, temp-to ...

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What is a legal temporary?

Legal temporary jobs are short-term positions within the legal field, often filled by attorneys, paralegals, or legal assistants to meet a firm's temporary needs. These positions can arise due to increased workload, special projects, staff absences, or ongoing litigation. Assignments may last from a few days to several months, and can include document review, legal research, or administrative support. Many legal professionals use temporary roles to gain experience, network, or transition between permanent jobs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a legal temporary?

To thrive as a Legal Temporary, you typically need a strong understanding of legal terminology, research skills, and a relevant degree or paralegal certification. Familiarity with legal research databases (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), document management systems, and MS Office is commonly required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial for efficiently supporting attorneys, managing legal documentation, and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

What types of assignments and work environments can a legal temporary expect?

Legal Temporaries often work on a variety of assignments, ranging from document review and legal research to assisting with trial preparation or supporting attorneys during periods of high workload. Assignments may be in law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies, and the duration can vary from a few days to several months. These roles typically involve collaborating closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as each placement may have different expectations and work cultures. Legal Temporaries gain exposure to diverse legal practices, which can be valuable for building skills and professional networks.

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Temporary Legal Assistant

Bourland Wall & Wenzel

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Temporary

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Bourland, Wall & Wenzel, P.C. is seeking a professional, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join our Fort Worth team as a Temporary Legal Assistant for an approximately 10-week position.

This position provides administrative support to our attorneys and is an important part of keeping their practices organized and running smoothly. The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, comfortable working independently, and able to manage competing priorities with accuracy and good judgment.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys
  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments
  • Answer and route telephone calls and communicate professionally with clients and colleagues
  • Open, sort, distribute, and prepare outgoing mail and correspondence
  • Maintain organized electronic and paper files and assist with filing
  • Enter, organize, and maintain information in firm systems
  • Assist with scanning, copying, printing, and other office tasks
  • Track assignments, deadlines, and follow-up items as directed
  • Provide general administrative support and assist with projects as needed

Successful Candidates Will Have

Required:

  • Prior experience working in a professional office environment
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent telephone and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities as needed
  • Ability to follow directions and complete assignments independently
  • Professional, courteous, and dependable work style
  • Good judgment and willingness to ask questions when needed

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Dependable and professional
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Calm and solutions-oriented
  • Comfortable supporting attorneys and anticipating administrative needs
  • A strong communicator and team member
  • Willing to learn and take initiative

A background check is required, and candidates must have no criminal record.

Company Description

Bourland, Wall & Wenzel, P.C. has been focusing on providing our clients high quality legal representation that is both sensitive to their personal concerns and highly ethical in application since 1983. Handling personal estate planning and litigation, exempt organization support and the needs of businesses from creation and real estate acquisition through various transactions, valuation and eventual sale, we work to develop long term relationships that benefit both our clients and our firm.

We are professionally and personally supportive of, dependent upon, and concerned about each other and those we serve.