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Legal Support Staff

Jacobsen Orr Lindstrom & Holbrook, P.C., L.L.O.
Kearney, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2025

Job Summary

Jacobsen Orr is looking for driven individuals with enthusiastic and upbeat attitudes to join its exceptional support staff team. The firm is rapidly expanding and is looking to fill multiple positions. Support staff work closely with attorneys, clients, and other staff on various office tasks in a wide array of legal areas. Support staff members are essential in ensuring the law office runs smoothly and efficiently to meet the needs of its clients.

Responsibilities and Required Skills

  • Polite and professional interaction with clients, attorneys, and colleagues.
  • Handling office tasks, including phone calls, mail, and calendar management.
  • Prompt completion of tasks, such as reviewing emails, drafting documents, and filing.
  • Being a reliable and productive team member.
  • Working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
  • Collaborating with the team and assisting colleagues when required.
  • Paying attention to detail and fact-checking.
  • Drafting legal documents, including motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
  • Effective communication with attorneys, staff, and clients.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an hour for lunch. The firm offers competitive pay with benefits. Pay rate is based on relevant experience. Our firm has relocated to a newly remodeled office building where it has the capacity to onboard more staff. Positions are available immediately, with a flexible start date for the right individual.

We seek staff who are team-oriented and willing to fill many roles. Candidates should be motivated with a willingness to learn. The firm will provide training.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:

Firm Administrator

P.O. Box 1060

Kearney, NE 68848-1060

Or dbecker@jacobsenorr.com

About the Firm: Jacobsen Orr has ranked among the region’s most prominent law firms for over forty-five years, consistently offering quality legal services to businesses and individuals in Greater Nebraska and beyond. Founded by Jeffrey Jacobsen and Jeffrey Orr in 1978. Jacobsen Orr takes pride in its work and the people and communities it serves.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of Microsoft Office Experience do you have?

Experience:

  • Professional Office : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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