Legal Administrative Assistant
Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
As a Legal Administrative Assistant at the law firm, you will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities that are crucial for the smooth operation of legal processes. Key duties include:
- Documenting account and file activity in line with the law firm and client policies into the law firm's system of record.
- Generating pleadings and other essential legal documents for attorney review.
- Filing documents with the courts using both traditional and electronic filing methods.
- Performing general clerical duties such as data entry, scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing.
- Undertaking all other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.
Education and Experience Information:
While specific educational qualifications are not detailed in the job description, the role requires:
- Competency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with basic office hardware such as scanners, fax machines, and copiers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- A responsible individual who can work independently as well as in a team setting.
- Strong problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, and dependability.
Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is between and per hour.
Additional Information:
Competencies:
- Accountability: 20%
- Team Work: 20%
- Job Knowledge: 20%
- Organizational Skills: 20%
- Work Quality Assessment: 20%
Travel Requirements:
This position requires minimal travel, estimated at 0-5%, excluding the local commute.
Compensation and Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Life insurance, 401k, and Profit Sharing.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
Other Duties:
This job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Get to Know Us:
The law firm is a multi-state litigation law firm that represents creditors in all aspects of the legal collection process. Headquartered in Minnesota, the law firm has offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The law firm focuses on the development of attorneys' litigation skills, strategies, and industry knowledge.
Culture:
The law firm operates on core values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining Integrity. They champion diversity and have a fast-paced, enthusiastic work environment. Success is celebrated, and the law firm seeks individuals who share their values and demonstrate a drive to exceed expectations and think creatively. The culture at the law firm makes it a fun and rewarding place to work.
Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE):
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
