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Legal Assistant

Rausch Sturm LLP, Apple Valley, MN, United States

Duration: Full Time


Reporting to State Managing Attorney or designee, the Legal Assistant is responsible for multiple aspects of the litigation process for the Michigan office. This is a "full office" position and will be located in our Minnesota office.



Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:




  • Prepares coverage hearing packets for both Rausch Sturm attorneys and outside counsel.

  • Enters hearing results and update accounts with the status of each case.

  • Works cross-functionally with Process Team/Suit Team to investigate errors.

  • Works with state level attorneys to ensure all judgment and post-service related documents are prepared accurately and filed timely.

  • Proofreads all dismissals, and any other documents assigned for preparation, to ensure all formatting and criteria are correct.

  • Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the collection software system.

  • All other special projects or tasks as requested by the attorneys.



Qualifications:



Must have a high school diploma (or GED). Prefer one to three years of experience and a familiarity with legal terminology and CLS. Prefer to have a MN Notary license. Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required. Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position. Strong attention to detail while providing a high quality work result is critical.



Salary: $20.00-$23.00 per hour



Benefits:




  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Paid time off

  • Referral program

  • Vision insurance



Ability to commute/relocate:




  • Apple Valley, MN 55124: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)



Experience:




  • Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)



Work Location:




  • In person