Legal Staff Paralegal in Omaha, NE

Law Firm

Omaha, NE

Legal Staff Paralegal in Omaha, NE

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Managing client communication through email, mail, and phone
- Coordinating calendars and scheduling meetings
- Organizing and managing both physical and electronic documents
- Drafting and editing cover letters, correspondence emails, pleadings, and various legal documents
- Filing pleadings, legal documents, and deeds
- Electronically filing pleadings in state and federal court in Nebraska, with a preference for experience in Iowa
- Managing various deadlines
- Conducting legal research
- Creating electronic and physical estate planning binders, trial binders, minute books, etc.
- Reporting to leading attorney(s)
- Answering incoming calls
- Processing client expenses
- Assisting in client meetings
- Printing, copying, faxing, and scanning documents as needed
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail
- Communicating with opposing counsel, client advisors, former client attorneys, etc.
- Managing matter and client follow-ups
- Greeting clients in person
- Performing other job-related duties as needed to help drive the vision, mission, and values of the law firm

Skills/Abilities:
- Familiarity with legal terminology
- Experience with transactional law
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong time management
- Ability to multitask
- Computer literacy skills

Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a legal setting
- Experience using electronic software

Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times

Salary Information:
- Pay: - per hour

Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Work Location: In person

Diversity Statement:
The law firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time