Reporting to the Office Manager or Designee, the Legal Assistant is responsible for working within the stream of legal operations which can include prejudgment remedies, judgements, post judgement remedies, and/or logistics process work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.
- Updates electronic files.
- Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
- Assists with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
- Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
- Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.
- Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position.
- Having the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignments.
- Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical.
- Regular attendance in the office is required as an essential function of the position.
Education and Experience:
- Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies.
- Prefer one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology; however, will provide on the job training.
- Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.
- Must be willing to become a notary if this is not already obtained.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
- Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
Work Environment:
The position is based position at our office in Apple Valley, MN. There is no remote work option.
Schedule:
8am-5pm Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.
Work Environment:
The position is based in our Apple Valley, MN office. There is no remote work option.
Work Location:
Apple Valley, MN
Benefits:
- Bonus program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- 401(k) Retirement program
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Referral Program
- Volunteer Time Off
- Opportunities for advancement
#LI-Remote
- $20 - $22/hour