Are you an exxperienced paralegal and ready to take on new challenges? Kohlmeyer Hagen Law Office is looking for a paralegal in our *Rochester* office to assist our family law practice.
All applications will remain confidential.
*Responsibilities*:
· Managing your attorney's calendar to ensure that all timelines are noted in the file and deadlines are met;
· Communicating with clients via phone, email, and in sometimes person on a very regular basis
· Drafting and revising legal documents such as petitions, summons, affidavits, motions, proposed orders, witness list, exhibit list, and QDROs;
· Drafting correspondence to clients, opposing parties, attorneys, Judges, and other professionals;
· Drafting, reviewing, organizing, and responding to written discovery;
· Maintaining a well-respected reputation with clients, opposing attorneys, Courts, Judges, colleagues, and other professionals.
· Reviewing files and consulting with attorneys to discuss the status of the file and upcoming deadlines;
· Assisting attorneys to prepare for client meetings, mediations, motion hearings, and trials.
· Maintaining client’s file and regularly ensuring file is accurate and organized.
· Efficiently providing top-notice legal products and superior services to clients.
*Minimum Requirements to Apply:*
As much as we’d love to consider everyone that applies, applicants must have at least 3 years experience as a paralegal or a senior legal assistant.
Additionally, the following skills are required:
* Excellent written and oral communication skills;
* Good organizational skills;
* Excellent planning, prioritisation, and organization skills;
* Superb proofreading skills and attention to detail;
* Ability to problem solve and use sound judgment in dealing with highly confidential information;
* Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced environment with accuracy, excellence, and execution;
*Benefits*
* Performance-based individual bonuses;
* Health Insurance;
* Dental Insurance;
* Vision Insurance;
* Matching retirement ;
* 40 hours per week with no evenings or weekends;
* Flex-time when needed;
* Paid Holidays;
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.
00 - $33.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
* Associate (Required)
Experience:
* Legal: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Rochester, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person