Commercial -Senior Legal Assistant

Gurstel Law Firm P.C. 

COMMERCIAL -SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY -As s a Commercial Senior Legal Assistant you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Assist attorneys in preparing files. Review, draft, file, and serve legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.  Assist in the management of the department litigation calendar by scheduling hearings; and provide client updates when requested by clients or at the direction of manager or managing attorney.
• Follow, create and maintain standard operating procedures. 
• Demonstrates the Firm’s core values in interactions with co-workers, attorneys, clients, the courts and consumers. 
• Scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing
• Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies into the Firm’s system of record.
• Monitor litigation files to final adjudication. 
• File documents with the courts via the traditional and electronic filings methods, as applicable 
• Follow up with courts and other legal departments regarding filed documents, and hearings.
• Perform general clerical duties including scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing.
• Handle client inquiries
• High level of attention to detail 
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, ability to prioritize deadlines and commitments 
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner
• Strong customer service skills
• Self-Starter and motivated 
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of CLS collection software is a plus
• 50+ WPM typing skills
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Legal field certificate/2-year degree (experience substituted for education) 
• Basic understanding of the legal process. 
• Responsible individual who can work both independently and in a team environment. 
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with basic office hardware such as scanners, fax machine, copiers, etc.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior written and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and dependability.
• Background in civil litigation required, background in Creditors Rights Laws preferred, but will train.

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability (25%)
• Attains Metrics (25%)
• Problem Solving & Decision Making (25%)
• Productivity (15%)
• Teamwork (10%)

TRAVEL – This position requires up to 0-5% travel.  Travel excludes local commute. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k, and Profit Sharing. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

GET TO KNOW US   Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. (hereinafter “Gurstel” or “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 Arizona, California, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Its practice is focused on the development of attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies and industry knowledge.

CULTURE   At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity. We champion diversity and are a very fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people! Success is celebrated and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box! Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.

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