Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Duties:

• Answer phone calls and take information from clients to direct them to appropriate attorney.
• Call clients to obtain information regarding their file to accomplish specific tasks related to their case.
• Receive and reply to client inquiry emails.
• Maintain in-house client files and open new case files online.
• Prepare engagement letters.
• Obtain information from clients, process all new corporations, maintain client businesses.
• Draft estate planning documents and assist in probate processes.
• Prepare/record real estate closing documents and assist in eviction procedures.
• Proofread documents for attorneys before sending to clients.
• Prepare correspondence to opposing attorney(s)/firms.
• Legal research when requested.
• Handle vendor requests.
• Responsible for billing.
• Maintain notary public status.
• Dictation when needed.
• Provide remote assistance to attorney in Omaha.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Maintain a high proficiency level in Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, and ShareFile.
• Experience with managing, processing, and maintaining electronically stored information.
• Ability to handle legal documents and other information with confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; command of grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal training or experience.
• Display a strong client service and team approach.
• Ability to problem solve, work independently, and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in legal studies or similar field required.
• Certified Paralegal certification from NALA-The Paralegal Association preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Sioux City, IA 51101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sioux City, IA 51101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $33