Job Title: Commercial Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
As a Commercial Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
- Completing complex legal tasks and providing legal support in all states where the law firm operates.
- Assisting in the preparation of files, as well as reviewing, drafting, filing, and serving legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Following, creating, and maintaining standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrating the law firm's core values in interactions with co-workers, attorneys, clients, courts, and consumers.
- Scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing documents.
- Performing legal data entry.
- Handling client inquiries.
- Multitasking effectively and managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines and commitments.
- Communicating effectively and demonstrating strong customer service skills.
- Being a self-starter and motivated.
- Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Extracting information from the firm’s software to create reports or summaries for managing attorneys or the Director of the Department.
- Typing at a speed of 50+ words per minute.
- Standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods of time.
- Bending, lifting, or carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Performing all other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- A legal field certificate or a 2-year degree is required, although experience may be substituted for education.
- A background in civil litigation is required, while a background in Creditors Rights Laws is preferred.
Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is to per hour.
Travel:
- This position requires up to 0-5% travel, excluding local commute.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The law firm offers medical, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), life insurance, 401k, and profit sharing.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays are also provided.
Other Duties:
- The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
About the Law Firm:
- The law firm is a multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of the legal collection process. The firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with offices in several states including Arizona, California, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The practice focuses on developing attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies, and industry knowledge.
Culture:
- The law firm operates on core values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining Integrity. The firm champions diversity and is a fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people. Success is celebrated, and the firm seeks individuals who share these values and have the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box. The culture makes the law firm a fun and rewarding place to work.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):
- The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
