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Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson PC is a law firm devoted to serving public education. Since 1983, we have worked in partnership with leaders in public education, and we strive to make a difference in the boardroom, the courtroom, and most importantly, the classroom. Our Houston office is expanding and seeking to add an attorney licensed in Texas for a minimum of three years to continue our work in an exciting and collaborative environment.
The position involves the representation of public school districts and other educational institutions in areas of employment, governance, administrative law, and student issues, including civil rights/constitutional law. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent research and writing skills are required. A strong interest or experience in public speaking, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with school districts or governmental entities is preferred.
Please send your resume and writing sample to
[email protected]
. Because we sometimes have openings in multiple offices, please indicate the city in the subject line of your email.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Litigation
Location: San Antonio
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson P.C., a mid-size law firm with a multi-state practice, is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for its San Antonio office to support attorneys primarily in litigation, including managing the litigation discovery process, document collection and preservation, document review, document production tasks, and maintaining case filing and discovery databases.
Critical skills include e-filing at all levels, case management, research and the ability to handle a varied docket. Experience with an insurance defense docket is a plus. Candidates must possess the skills to coordinate with litigation team providing assistance such as scheduling, drafting discovery, assisting with pleadings, motions and briefs, drafting litigation status reports, drafting correspondence, preparing documents for trial and filing documents electronically. Candidates should possess 5 years of experience as a paralegal with extensive experience in litigation matters in both Federal and State court. Appellate experience is a plus. Must have excellent organizational, word processing, and people skills and be able to handle multiple priorities. Excellent proofing, editing and writing skills are a must. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates who are selected for an interview may be tested on their knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-F.
Hard-working team players are encouraged to apply. If you have these qualities and want to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, send your resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements to
[email protected]
. Because we sometimes have openings in multiple offices, please indicate the city in the subject line of your email.
Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package and 401(k).
Please note all candidates are subject to a criminal background check.
No phone calls please.
Finance Manager
Location: Austin
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson, P.C.
is a law firm devoted to serving public education. We have been working in partnership with leaders in public education since 1983 and strive to make a difference in the boardroom, the courtroom, and most importantly the classroom.
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance and Accounting professional to join our team as Finance Manager. This position will be based in our Austin, Texas office and will lead all aspects of the firm's accounting operations. The position reports to the Managing Shareholder.
This role will lead the following functional areas: Billing, AR/collections, Banking Relationships, Escrow and Trust Account Administration, General Accounting, Firm Business Insurance Renewals, and Review of Vendor Contracts for the Firm.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for:
Directing activities of Finance Department staff and ensuring that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner, accounts receivable are collected promptly, and billing invoices are prepared and sent timely while providing leadership, mentoring, and training within the department.
Working with the Personnel Department in the payroll process.
Managing the firm's trust account activities.
Implementing and maintaining required internal financial and operational controls.
Overseeing the firm's compliance reviews and independent auditing of benefit plans.
Preparing monthly financial reports with a strong ability to interpret the results to the Managing Shareholder and other shareholders upon request.
Overseeing the preparation of the annual budget for individual offices and the firm.
Preparing financial forecasts and comparisons to budget.
Overseeing/preparing monthly/quarterly reconciliations (balance sheet and profit and loss).
Developing and implementing monthly closing procedures.
Preparing/reviewing monthly journal entries.
Working with outside CPA for tax returns and tax planning.
Optimizing the handling of firm banking and financial institution relationships.
Ensuring the Firm’s Business Insurance Packages (including General Liability, Worker’s Compensation, Cyber Security, Professional Liability, and Employment Practices) are maintained in an appropriate fashion by working with outside brokers to review and renew each year.
Reviewing and approving vendor contracts for the Firm.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required; CPA (active license) and/or MBA highly preferred.
Experience in professional services accounting operations or legal industry required. Requires a minimum of 8 years of accounting operations management experience, including 2 years of senior-level management experience.
Hands-on experience optimizing the use of financial, accounting, and associated reporting systems. Experience with Orion preferred.
High level of leadership, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Strong team player.
We are seeking candidates interested in working as part of the firm's management team, focusing on client service, continuous learning, innovation and improvement, and collaboration. We offer a great benefits package and competitive salary. Please send your resume and references to [email protected]
Accounting Clerk
Location: Austin
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson P.C.
is a law firm devoted to serving public education. We have been working in partnership with leaders in public education since 1983 and strive to make a difference in the boardroom, the courtroom, and most importantly, the classroom.
We have an excellent opportunity in our Austin office for an Accounting Clerk. Responsibilities include: working with accounting/billing support staff to prepare and process weekly payables including report generation, data entry, filing, assisting with deposits, assisting with month-end closing and reports, including journal entries, and other administrative duties as assigned. This position also assists with opening new matters and monthly pre-bill reviews and corrections.
Qualified candidates must:
Be able to communicate and interact with staff, attorneys & clients to resolve issues
Be able to multi-task and set priorities while meeting deadlines
Have strong analytical skills
Have intermediate Excel skills to prepare accounting spreadsheets
Have excellent PC knowledge, proficiency including accounting and Microsoft Office applications
Be flexible, detail-oriented, and well organized
Be able to work independently and as a team player
Candidates must have a good understanding of bookkeeping principles and experience in an office environment
Hours are 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm, Monday through Friday. Note that all firm support staff are required to work on-site.
We offer great benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, parking, and a casual atmosphere. Please include references and salary requirements with your cover letter and resume and send to
[email protected]
. No phone calls please.
General Education Associate Attorney
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson PC is a law firm devoted to serving public education. Since 1983, we have worked in partnership with leaders in public education, and we strive to make a difference in the boardroom, the courtroom, and most importantly, the classroom. Our Albuquerque office is expanding and seeking to add an attorney licensed in New Mexico, with 3 – 5 years’ experience, to continue our work in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
The position involves the representation of public school districts and other educational institutions in areas of labor and employment, governance including Open Meetings Act and Inspection of Public Records Act, administrative law, real estate, construction, business issues, and student issues, including civil rights/constitutional law/disability law. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent research and writing skills are required. Public speaking experience, strong interpersonal skills, and experience with school districts or other governmental entities is preferred.
Please send resume and writing sample to
[email protected]
. Because we sometimes have openings in multiple offices, please indicate the city in the subject line of your email.
Special Education Associate Attorney
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson PC is a law firm devoted to serving public education. Since 1983, we have worked in partnership with leaders in public education, and we strive to make a difference in the boardroom, the courtroom, and most importantly, the classroom. Our Albuquerque office is currently seeking an attorney(s) licensed 3 – 5 years in New Mexico to help us continue our work.
The position calls for an attorney who can successfully work to defend public schools and other governmental entities on issues involving special education/disability rights litigation as well as provide advice and consultation to public schools in the area of special education/disability rights. Attention to detail and excellent research and writing skills are required. Public speaking experience, strong interpersonal skills, IDEA due process proceeding and litigation experience, State and OCR Complaint experience, and experience with school districts or other governmental entities are preferred. A background in special education or education is a plus, as is experience representing governmental entities in federal litigation.
Please send resume and writing sample to
[email protected]
. Because we sometimes have openings in multiple offices, please indicate the city in the subject line of your email.
For further information about the law firm: **** at the firm's principal office in Austin, Texas
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