Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

SouthLaw, P.C., a nationally recognized leader in the mortgage banking and creditor’s rights industry, seeks an energetic, highly motivated and results-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the Firm’s Omaha, NE office. We are looking for a candidate who has excellent organization, communication and attention to detail skills, ability to work independently and proactively, as well as an ability to prioritize. The Firm specializes in foreclosure, bankruptcy, evictions, real estate collections and related civil litigation. Experience in this area is welcome but not required as we will train on the job. Compensation includes a full benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and competency for the position. For more information about the firm, visit www.southlaw.com.

Benefits

• 401k with Matching Up To 3%, Over a 3 Year Vesting Period
• Medical
• Dental - 100% Base Rate Paid by the Firm
• Vision - 100% Base Rate Paid by the Firm
• Life Insurance 
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• PTO

Job Purpose

The Office Paralegal is responsible for preparing and filing key legal documents as well as monitoring and maintaining the ongoing cases. This person will be required to assist with office duties including handing incoming and outgoing mail, answering the phone, notarizing documents and communicating; over the phone, in-person and through email and web portals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, responses, objections, and notices.
• Research for missing information and documents, and request from client, if needed.
• Proof read, edit and revise documents as instructed by Attorney and Client.
• File legal documents with using the court’s required method.
• Prepare Attorney for hearings and trials, receive hearing and trial results from Attorney and Court, and communicate results to the client.
• Retrieve, review, and analyze specific dockets and all incoming mail received through the physical mail or through the Court’s Electronic Case Filing system. Make Attorneys and/or clients aware of any situation(s) that may require attention. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 plus years of applicable legal experience required
• Experience in Creditor Rights helpful but not required
• Intermediate knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs
• Ability to type a minimum of 45 WPM
• Strong data entry skills
• Eligible to work in the United States

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

The ability to work in an office environment, seated for long periods of time, in front of a computer, while typing documents, responding to emails, managing calendars and answering phones.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products, supplies, and files, up to 20 pounds.

SouthLaw, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.