Experienced Legal Specialist (Legal Administrative Assistant)

Experienced Legal Specialist (Legal Administrative Assistant) Haws-KM, P.A. is seeking a Legal Specialist with a minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience for a position in a private practice setting focusing on defense, toxic tort litigation and personal injury. About You The ideal candidate will possess: Prior experience in law firm handling civil litigation matters and filing documents via court platforms Comfortability with technology, and the ability to learn new software quickly Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel, document management and docketing software Strong organizational skills and attention to detail The ability to anticipate and meet deadlines The ability to take direction, prioritize, and work independently The ability to adapt to change The ability to work effectively in a team environment A desire to handle a variety of different tasks in a busy firm environment Capacity to manage large volumes of documents A strong work ethic Professional demeanor Position Details This position is responsible for a wide variety of support tasks for attorneys and paralegals. Key duties include but are not limited to: Filing and serving documents utilizing various court platforms Uploading documents to client portals Entering deadlines and docket dates in docketing system Organizing and maintaining electronic case files in both local storage locations and our document management system Proofreading legal documents for accuracy Preparing correspondence and drafting legal documents Assisting paralegals with obtaining records and trial preparation Copying and scanning as needed Occasional backup reception and general office organization

Qualifications :

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Specialist, Legal Administrative Assistant, or Legal Secretary in a private practice law firm Experience filing and service documents on court platforms

Compensation:

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. The annual salary range for this position is $50,000-$70,000. About the Firm Haws-KM is a mid-sized firm handling complex and high-stakes litigation matters with exceptional clients and experts. Our practice places a premium on and values high standards of achievement, quality, analytical ability and drive for excellence. We have an outstanding team of attorneys, paralegals and staff with which to work. Haws-KM takes great pride in our collegial, respectful and collaborative culture. We have a very pleasant work environment and offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including a dress for your day policy, fitness center access and the potential to work remotely one day per week. Haws-KM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and providing mentorship for our team. Benefits Offered Haws-KM offers a highly competitive and comprehensive suite of benefits, including: Health and dental insurance Flex benefit plan (e.g., day care, out of pocket medical) Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary vision insurance On-site fitness center 401(k) plan

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55101