Litigation Assistant

Job Summary

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

• Handles phone calls, on occasion, from Court System.
• Affords assistance with preparation of trial/hearing folders.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Results driven and customer focused.
• Successfully prioritizes and manages 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).
• Prefer some college education and/or paralegal studies.
• Must have one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology.
• 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.

Schedule

8am-5pm Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.

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