Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Peterson & Foster Law • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Peterson & Foster Law is a full-time role within a small but busy general civil practice law firm. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, providing essential support to attorneys in various legal tasks. Responsibilities include managing case files, preparing legal documents, and assisting with litigation processes.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience in litigation, real estate, and estate planning
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with Nebraska state court electronic filing systems
• Experience with public record searches
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Ability to type 55+ wpm

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lexis-Nexis
• Experience in a busy law firm environment

Responsibilities

• Typing at 55+ wpm
• Dictation and editing of legal documents
• Answering a multi-line phone system
• Maintaining and organizing files
• Scheduling hearings, meetings, and depositions
• Preparing pleadings and discovery documents
• E-filing in state and federal courts
• Scanning documents and following directions to support attorneys

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed