Senior Legal Assistant

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THAT NEXT STEP IN YOUR LEGAL CAREER?

GURSTEL LAW FIRM, P.C. IS LOOKING FOR A 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: 

• Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies into the Firm’s system of record.
• Responsible for investigation and case preparation, interviews, legal research, document production, and e-discovery 
• Draft and generate motions, pleadings and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Monitor litigation files to final adjudication. 
• Ensure all scheduled hearings are calendared and assist attorneys in hearing preparation. 
• File documents with the courts via the traditional and electronic filings methods, as applicable 
• Assist attorneys in litigation, including counterclaims, court documents, calendaring of court hearings, and hearing preparation
• Handle client inquiries and update pertaining to individual files
• Review and interpret legal documents 
• Follow up with courts and other legal departments regarding filed documents and hearings
• Perform general clerical duties
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Associate or bachelor’s degree OR legal 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. Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds

COMPETENCIES

• Dependability (20%)
• Attains Metrics (20%)
• Judgment & 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, 401k, and Profit Sharing. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays 

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.

EOE

 If you are based in California, you can read information for California residents linked here

Notice To Third Party Agencies:

Gurstel does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of Gurstel and Gurstel will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.