Commercial -Senior Legal Assistant

GURSTEL LAW FIRM, P.C. - Commercial - Senior Legal Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

As the Senior Legal Assistant you will complete complex legal tasks, which require an advanced level of legal knowledge and experience. You will be drafting and reviewing files while assisting attorneys for miscellaneous needs and performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• May provide direction, training, and work review to administrative staff.
• Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies into the Firm’s system of record.
• Draft and generate motions, pleadings and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Monitor litigation files to final adjudication.
• Ensure all scheduled hearings are calendared.
• File documents with the courts via the traditional and electronic filings methods, as applicable
• Communicate with clients, as needed, regarding contested litigation matters.
• Follow up with courts and other legal departments regarding filed documents, and hearings.
• May provide, lead and direct work of Legal Administrative Assistants.
• Perform general clerical duties including scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Associates or bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification preferred.
• 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.
• Supervisory skills preferred
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and dependability.

COMPETENCIES

• Dependability 20%
• Attains Metrics 20%
• Judgement & Problem Solving 20%
• Job Knowledge 20%
• Communication 20%

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays 

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. (hereinafter “the Firm”) is multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of legal collection process. The Firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota with offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, and Wisconsin. 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.

EOE- Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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