What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal, Special Districts position at Kutak Rock LLP?
JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock LLP is seeking a paralegal to join the firm’s Special Districts practice group in its Tallahassee office. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in bond financing, real property, and/or contract drafting or paralegal experience and enjoy working in a collegial, collaborative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strict confidentiality and discretion in all firm and client matters
- Prepare first drafts of transaction documents, attend drafting sessions, and make revisions to primary documents
- Coordinate the distribution of documents to participants
- Work with various consultants and experts
- Conduct research when necessary
- Provide generalized support to attorneys at the firm
- Handle routine correspondence, maintain telephone contact with clients, and consult the supervising attorney for legal advice when necessary
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
- Proficient computer skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to interface with attorneys, clients, and staff professionally
- Ability to handle a large amount of detailed information
- Ability to quickly master new materials, information, and processes
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple projects in response to changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to assume responsibility for the start and completion of tasks
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including the use of Styles and Schemes
- Experience with document comparison software (Litera), PDF, Kofax, Excel, and PowerPoint
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
- High School degree or equivalent required
- Associate degree, Bachelor degree, or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved institution preferred, but not required
- 3 or more years professional experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, or in bond financing, real property, and/or contract drafting role
Position Information
Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $63,000-$85,000 per year commensurate with education and experience
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
About the Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.
Salary : $63,000 - $85,000
