What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Assistant position at Kohn Law Firm S.C.?
The Kohn Law Firm, a downtown Milwaukee law firm concentrating its practice in debt collection and litigation, is interviewing for a Paralegal Assistant to manage accounts through the full litigation cycle. Ideal candidates will be highly-motivated individuals with a strong work ethic who thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.
We are also providing a $1,000 New Hire Bonus for all new full-time employees.
For more information about the firm, please visit our website at www.kohnlaw.com
Duties
- Review court records validating legal document filing and status
- Enter various court dates, case numbers and other court record information into firm’s database
- Review and process conformed/authenticated orders returned by the court
- Schedule and enter hearing dates via Outlook calendars and the firm’s database
- Draft electronic documents requested by attorneys from Firm’s document database
- Prepare and organize court filing documents
- Communicate via phone or email with court clerks, employers, or 3rd party vendors
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid work ethic and the ability to work quickly
- Sound judgment, decision making, and analysis
- Strong organization and the ability to accommodate changing requests/priorities.
We are willing to train the right candidate, so those without prior law firm experience may apply. This position can lead to a paralegal position for a qualified individual.
Benefits
Kohn Law Firm offers a benefit package that includes:
- Flexible schedules
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401K Matching
- Flexible spending accounts for childcare and/or medical expenditures
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Parking, bus pass and tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Candidates must complete a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.
Kohn Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard of sex, race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, age disability, lawful source of income, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, past or present membership in the military service, family status, or based upon affiliation with, or perceived affiliation with any of these protected categories.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17