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Job Summary Kutak Rock LLP is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Wichita office. This role provides critical administrative and legal support to the litigation department, attorneys, and broader office operations. The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative Wichita litigation team of three attorneys in a professional, fast-paced environment. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Responsibilities Type and/or edit legal documents, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence from handwritten, typed drafts, or materials brought over from the webAnswer telephones and handle client matters, when appropriate, through telephone and emailOrganize, correlate, and edit drafts of documents for attorneysGenerate, organize, and maintain extensive sets of files and reportsScan documents and send/receive via email for attorneysKeep record of attorney’s time and expenses and submit to Accounting Department in a timely fashion; recap expense memoranda and other miscellaneous accounting projects as assignedMaintain calendars by scheduling appointments for conferences and meetingsMaintain client files and transcriptsArrange business itineraries by coordinating travel reservationsRead and route incoming and internal mail; assemble large mailingsProofread documents for changes to be made before the final copy is producedOffice and Kitchen upkeepAssist with other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities Ability to work under pressure of deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills; aptitude to interface with lawyers, clients, and staffKeen attention to detailAbility to prioritize and multitaskAbility to handle the workload for multiple attorneysAbility to work in a team-oriented environmentAdaptability to each attorney’s working styleExcellent organizational skillsKnowledge of PC and Windows applicationsKnowledge of legal terminology and proceduresProficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and other Office 365 productsProficiency in Casenet, Pacer and eFlex QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience High School or equivalent required; college degree preferredExperience in legal secretarial field preferred Position Information Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $36,000 to $58,000 per year, salary offers are commensurate with education, experience. Work Arrangement: In Office Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Generous Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing. Additional Information Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. About The Firm Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.