Farrish Johnson Law Office, Chtd., a seven-attorney law firm located in Mankato, Minnesota, seeks a Paralegal/Legal Assistant for its Family Law Practice Group. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will be responsible for assisting the attorneys by performing some administrative work, but also a significant amount of substantive work. General responsibilities include the following:
- Maintaining file organization, both electronically and in a physical file
- Monitoring calendars and scheduling appointments
- Tracking court and document deadlines
- Responding to deadlines in a timely manner
- Preparing discovery requests and reviewing discovery responses
- Drafting pleadings and correspondence
- Maintaining client contact and communicating case progress
- Screening incoming referrals and cold calls
- Conducting eFiling through the Minnesota Court’s online eFiling System
- Performing general clerical duties such as answering phone calls, filing, and photocopying
Skills Required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact with all clients in a kind and respectful manner
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility to prioritize workflow
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, copier, printer, multi-line telephone
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe
- Reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain strict client confidentiality
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma
- Willing to train strong administrative candidates
- Preferred: Legal Administrative/Paralegal certification OR degree with 2+ years of law firm experience OR equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
How to Apply
Send resume and cover letter to:
Email: MDanay@farrishlaw.com