Paralegal - Executive Assistant

Are you a highly skilled multitasker who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments with a purpose of helping others?

Do you have the organizational acumen to juggle legal responsibilities and executive support seamlessly?

Are you a self-starter with a proactive approach to solving problems and improving processes?

Do you believe that success and career satisfaction are built on integrity, grit, ongoing learning, and client-centered service?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

 

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Mark P. Yablon founded Yablon Law to be a client-centric, purpose-driven law firm sans internal drama. We strive to win within professional ethics. We care about and respect clients and staff and solicit their input. Our five-year plan is to develop a top-notch team of 10 attorneys supported by paralegals, law clerks, an operations director, and a marketing director who make a difference in the lives of each other and our clients who are raving fans.

For a law firm, we are laid back when quality work is timely produced. We have a no yelling policy. Yablon Law operates our state-wide practice from offices on Allen Parkway between River Oaks and downtown Houston, Texas. We focus on helping businesses and families in the following legal matters:

• Commercial/Civil Litigation and Transactions
• Real Estate | Construction | Landlord-Tenant
• Bankruptcy (Adversary, 7, 11 & 13)
• Probate | Wills | Trusts
• Business Law
• Family Law

As Yablon Law expands its statewide practice, you will be crucial in supporting both legal operations and administrative functions. You will be integral to ensure we efficiently and effectively deliver Ritz Carlton-level of legal services.

Before law school, Mark redeveloped commercial real estate in Historic Downtown McKinney, Texas, and advised clients on insurance and investments. Excelling in college paralegal courses as a mature adult helped inspire him to become an attorney. Mark is a proud veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserve SEABEES, an alumnus of Baylor University Hankamer School of Business, and a prouder father of four wonderful adult daughters.

Under Mark’s leadership, our “WHY” is to become the law firm that Mark could not find or afford when he needed legal services. We integrate our legal knowledge and real-world insights to provide clients with strategic and empathetic winning representation.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter capable of managing multiple responsibilities to enable the lead attorney to focus on strategic initiatives, client development, growing the practice, and client advocacy.

 

What you’ll do:

• Inbox and Documents Management: Manage and operate the attorney’s inbox by categorizing emails and files into appropriate locations and following proper naming conventions. This ensures efficient organization, quick retrieval of critical documents, and consistency across all files.
• Manage Attorney’s Calendar: Expertly manage attorney’s calendar and promptly update it as you schedule appointments and tasks while you ensure no conflicts or uncertainties arise.
• Accountability and Problem-Solve: Be the attorney’s accountability partner by keeping meetings on track and tracking action items and deadlines. Identify challenges, proactively develop solutions, provide reminders, and help keep the attorney organized and focused on performing and building the business appropriately.
• Legal Document Preparation: Draft, prepare, and thoroughly review legal documents, including estate plans, discovery, court filings, and engagement agreements; ensure all documents uphold the firm's standard of excellence and adhere to court rules and deadlines with no margin for error.
• Electronic Filing: Take ownership of accurately and timely filing documents electronically in federal or state court with minimal guidance.
• Client Communication: Engage clients. Follow up on needed documents or information, schedule appointments, address inquiries, ensure all case requirements are properly completed early, and exceed client expectations when possible.
• Discovery Management: Manage the discovery process: requests, responses, production, and information organization.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Research the law, apply it to the facts, and craft compelling narratives to support case strategies.
• Pre-Litigation Case Assistance: Create and maintain client files, request or subpoena records, organize timelines.
• Court Support and Case Management: Support court appearances by preparing necessary documents, creating trial binders, and assisting with procedural and substantive tasks. Efficiently manage litigation and non-litigation cases with attention to detail, including downloading and organizing weekly docket sheets to ensure we are always prepared.
• Answer Phones: Handle incoming calls, check voicemail, and return calls promptly, ensuring professional and responsive communication with no details falling through the cracks.

 

What we desire in you: 

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate with 3+ years of recent paralegal work or 6+ years of recent experience without a degree or certification.
• Legal Knowledge: Working knowledge of Texas or U.S. law (at least civil, bankruptcy, probate or family law), legal procedures, protocols, and the court systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced working knowledge of, or willingness to quickly become proficient in, plain English writing, new technologies, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Westlaw, Clio CRM, state and federal e-filing, Otter.ai, Zoom, and AI generally.
• Self-Starter: Initiative. Thrives in environment with minimal structure. Independently identify and complete or delegate tasks. Take ownership without needing constant supervision.
• Intelligent and Excellent Problem Solver: Combine sharp intelligence with practical judgment and strong common sense to approach tasks logically, efficiently, and compassionately. Excel at tackling challenges head-on and fearlessly finding innovative solutions.
• Adaptable and Skilled Communicator: Demonstrate high emotional intelligence (EQ) with exceptional adaptability and openness to constructive feedback. Advocate effectively by communicating your needs and limitations. Excel at managing conflicts with tact and leverage strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Diligent and Driven Multitasker: Maintain strong work ethic and accountability while enthusiastically managing multiple responsibilities in small, but growing, firm environment. As a true go-getter, take pride in achieving results with a can-do attitude, embrace challenges, and find successful solutions.
• Detail-Oriented: Pay close attention to details, follow instructions meticulously, and adhere to proper naming conventions for files and tasks.

 

Why you should consider working here: 

• Collaborative Culture: Join small, close-knit team where your contributions and voice matter and are valued.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a team that supports professional development and career advancement.
• Visionary Leadership: Work alongside an attorney with a creative and solutions-focused, growth mindset who values accountability, innovation, and client success.
• Competitive Compensation: Base salary plus performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off.

 

Additional perks:

• Insurance: Monthly contribution toward medical, disability, life, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days of work.
• Retirement Savings: $ for $ IRA match with 100% immediate vesting after 90 days of work.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and personal time after 90 days of work. Holidays and your birthday after your first day.
• Bonuses and Incentives: Substantive monthly bonus tied to your extra billable/collectible hours plus quarterly team performance perks and bonuses.
• Parking: Free secured, covered garage parking.
• Team Activities: Enjoy occasional lunches, happy hours, and other fun activities outside the office.
• Modern Office Environment: Work in beautifully renovated offices across Allen Parkway from Buffalo Bayou with access to walk, bike, and kayak trails.

 

The Paralegal/Executive Assistant is more than just a supporting role at Yablon Law. It’s your opportunity to be the backbone of a growing legal team, influencing both client experiences and internal operations. If you are ready to bring your skills, energy, positive attitude, and vision to us, let’s talk!