What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Bangs McCullen Law Firm?
Highlights: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, fun and rewarding team dynamics
The Company: Bangs McCullen Law Firm is one of the oldest and most respected law firms in the state. With offices in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, we have lawyers practicing in nearly every field imaginable. Lawyers and staff take a team approach to cases, providing a dynamic and unique work environment for all.
The Position: We are looking to fill two positions for Legal Secretary / Assistant at our Rapid City office. One position is to work with attorneys who specialize in commercial litigation; professional liability; and medical malpractice and the second position is to work with attorneys who specialize in real estate law; civil litigation; construction law; landlord rights and remedies; corporate, banking, and finance law.
Primary responsibilities will include:
· Close communication with clients and outside professionals
· Managing schedules and maintaining contact information to coordinate meetings and calls
· Drafting transmittal letters
· Reviewing correspondence, pleadings, and other documents
· Document management and filing
· Circulating conflict checks and preparing open file forms.
· Submitting monthly billing statements and ensuring compliance with guidelines.
· Calendaring deadlines, appointments, and events
· Proofing, and filing pleadings in state and federal court
· Coordinating travel arrangements
· Other general office duties
Why Bangs McCullen?
· Competitive pay
· Extraordinary profit-sharing retirement plan
· Health, life and LTD insurance provided
· Family health insurance coverage, AFLAC, dental, and vision are also available
· Generous paid holidays and time off
· Team approach within office fosters a close-knit, supportive environment
· Spacious, modern office and with modern technological equipment
· Regular social events
· Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Experience and education:
· High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
· Office Experience (Required)
· Law Office Experience (Preferred)
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
· Strong computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
· Professional appearance with a positive attitude
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- office: 2 years (Required)
- law office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rapid City, SD 57701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20