Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Hampton, IA 50441 - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting position.
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Internal Number: HPT22-2
We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office(s) and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Candidate should be a team player and possess a professional and pleasant demeanor.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
Administratively support and attend trials
Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
Locate and develop case relevant information
Type up and file basic legal documents, correspondence, and dictation
Answer and direct phone calls
Maintain contact lists
Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
Proven working experience as legal assistant or paralegal
Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
Computer literacy
Proficiency in English
Working knowledge of case management software
Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Legal Assistant certification or commensurate experience
Education:
High school or equivalent (with 2 years + work experience); or
Paralegal or Legal Assistant Certificate; or
2 year AA degree in business or office management or related field
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
Firm Central or equivalent client management system: 2 years (Preferred)
law office: 2 years (Preferred)
To be included in Cover Letter:
How many years of Microsoft Office experience do you have?
Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an interview.
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
How many years of law office experience do you have?
What client management software are you experienced with?
Are you authorized to work in the United States?
Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate for this job?
Would you be willing to travel outside the office up to 1 day a week, or as needed to cover for other employees?
Pending inclement weather, do you have reliable home internet access to tele-commute?
