Litigation Assistant - Minnesota
Job Description
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