We are looking for one self motivated legal assistant to work out of our Stillwater and Forest Lake locations with lawyers and staff from various offices. Minimum of two years legal assisting/paralegal experience a must.

Schedule

Salaried position with family friendly work schedule - 4 day weeks or reduced hours 5 days per week available. Three weeks vacation to start. Flexibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
• Track client billing and expenses
• Open and maintain client files both electronically and in physical files
• Electronic filing of cases in MN and WI court system
• Draft and file/serve basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct telephone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and manage calendars

Skills

• Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary - experience in family law a must. Criminal and estate planning experience a plus.
• Familiarity with managing calendars, electronic court filing, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy - Word and practice management software
• Client billing experience
• Positive attitude and ability to communicate well with clients
• Excellent organizational skills

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 27 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Family law: 2 years (Required)
• Paralegal: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person