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Cordell & Cordell

Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

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  • Lincoln, NE
March 18, 2025 Paralegal

Job Description

Cordell & Cordell has the benefits you'd expect from a large national firm. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional health care benefits, and prioritize work-life balance to ensure the well-being and productivity of our employees. Our focus on family law allows us to make a meaningful impact by helping families navigate challenging and pivotal times in their lives.
 

The Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal is responsible for facilitating the case management process and assisting the attorneys as required, ensuring responsive customer service with excellent outcomes, and maintaining a neat and professional office environment. The Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal directly reports to the Legal Operations Manager.

 

About Cordell & Cordell:

Cordell & Cordell the largest domestic litigation law firm in the United States. We are dedicated to a client-centered approach to the services we provide, backed by quality people who can help us succeed. In order to provide a service that is focused on people first, we hire and reward employees who also take pride in creating a world class experience for our customers and our co-workers.

 

What you'll do:
  • Answer and transfer incoming calls.
  • Maintain accurate client data in software systems.
  • Assist our attorneys with case preparation, document drafting, and client financial statements.
  • Proofread all documents for errors.
  • Provide backup office support during breaks.
  • Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
  • Manage scheduling, consultations, and conference room bookings.
  • Maintain office supplies, equipment, and cleanliness.
  • Scan, save, and manage intake forms and client data.
  • Process retainers, bank deposits, and invoices.
  • Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court filings.
  • Prepare exhibits for trial and ensure client communication is up-to-date.
  • Conduct client portal training and schedule regular attorney-client reviews.
  • Track client trust accounts and assist attorneys with correspondence and status updates.
  • Ensure all time entries are recorded per Cordell & Cordell policies.
  • Perform additional billable client-related tasks as assigned.
What we are looking for in a candidate:
  • Required Education:
    • High School Diploma
  • Other Requirements:
    • Previous experience drafting legal documents, assisting Attorneys, completing legal work as assigned
    • Demonstrates customer service standards and ability
    • Professional demeanor with excellent communication and team skills
    • Proven ability to maintain organization, confidentiality, and professionalism in a fast-paced ever-growing environment
  • Minimum Years of Experience:
    • 2+ Years Previous Applicable Experience

 

 
Cordell & Cordell provides exceptional benefits and a great working environment including:
We also offer our full-time employees the following benefits:
  • Medical Plans: including HDHP, PPO, HSA and FSA
  • Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings with Employer Matching
  • Paid time off
  • Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!
For more information: https://cordellcordell.com/about/careers/benefits/



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