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Legal Administrative Assistant- Entry Level
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$65,228 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
as a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for 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.
Generate pleadings and other legal documents for attorney review.
File documents with the courts via the traditional and electronic filings methods.
Perform general clerical duties including data entry, scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND
SKILLSResponsible individual who can work both, independently and in a team environment.Ability to communicate in an effective and professional mannerCompetency 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 problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and dependability. COMPETENCIESAccountability 20%Team Work 20%Job Knowledge 20%Organizational Skills 20%Work Quality Assessment 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. If you are based in California, you can read information for California residents linked here