Legal Assistant

Nicolet Law is seeking a full-time legal assistant. The ideal candidate will enjoy collaborating with a team, have an interest in helping people, and be a quick learner that is detail oriented.

Responsibilities:

• Direct communication with clients, insurance providers, medical professionals, and attorneys
• Open client files, initiate insurance claims, draft medical summaries and demand letters
• Draft, proofread, and format correspondence and legal documents
• Upload documents, organize and maintain digital casefiles and matters
• Assist attorney with the drafting and filings of pleadings
• Assist attorney in the preparation of trial
• Manage attorney’s calendar
• Order records and obtain outstanding balances and liens

Office Assistance:

• Manage incoming and outgoing daily mail and deliveries
• Order and maintain supplies inventory
• Be the first point of contact for office visitors and all contractors including HVAC, maintenance, office cleaners, parking, pest control, etc.
• Be responsible for office keys, fobs, parking passes
• Empty, fill, and run dishwasher and keep office tidy and organized
• Assist with any tech needs from the IT department including printer troubleshooting, ink replacement, etc.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor’s degree in any field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of legal, medical, or insurance background
• Legal experience preferred but not required
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and organized
• Self-starter who has the ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with accuracy and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
• Comfortable speaking on the phone
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and customer service; ability to handle confidential matters with discretion

Nicolet Law Office offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage, flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off, Wellness Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parking

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Full-time

About the company:

Interested in a fun and rewarding career? Nicolet Law might have the perfect job for you!

Nicolet Law Office is a trusted name for Midwesterners that have been injured in an accident and are seeking legal services during a stressful time. Our team is unrivaled in experience, compassion, and tenacity in fighting for our clients. Our Mantra: Be Kind, Do Good. We are a fast-growing law firm that specializes in Personal Injury. Dedicated and compassionate team members help clients get through difficult hardships with dignity and ease. By investing in our employees’ wellbeing and professional development, we’ve created a positive and fun environment that fosters satisfying careers and ultimately better serves our clients. We have offices throughout the Midwest.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously applied to Nicolet or worked with us in the past?
• Were you referred to Nicolet by a current employee / do you know any current employees of Nicolet?
• Are you a current or past client of ours?

Ability to Commute:

• Des Moines, IA 50309 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person