What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Specialist position at Crowley Prill & Mahoney Attorneys?
ABOUT US
Crowley Prill & Mahoney Attorneys is a nationally recognized litigation law firm that specializes in personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, medical negligence, and heavy truck crashes in Iowa and Illinois. Our team consists of three attorneys: Steve Crowley, Ed Prill, and Andrew Mahoney, along with six dedicated staff members.
SUMMARY
We have an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate must be self-sufficient and capable of working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break.
The responsibilities of this position include a variety of administrative tasks such as transcribing and proofreading legal documents, organizing, scanning, and copying legal documents, scheduling depositions, hearings, and other meetings, and filing documents with the court. You will also attend trials to support the legal team in both state and federal courts in Iowa and Illinois.
Please note that travel will be required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Document, manage, and respond to a high volume of incoming calls and emails from clients and opposing parties.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage a diverse workload independently while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Compile and prepare materials to support hearings, depositions, and mediations.
- Transcribe and proofread legal documents with precision.
- Review and summarize medical records accurately.
- Safeguard client confidentiality by maintaining the privacy of client and attorney information.
*Salary will be evaluated after three months with the potential to increase to 40k.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Burlington, IA 52601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Burlington, IA 52601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38,000