Legal Assistant

Butler & Associates, P.A. • Topeka, KS

1d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Butler & Associates, P.A., a fast-paced, high-volume law firm, is looking for a full-time legal assistant that is experienced in civil litigation. Duties include keeping matters confidential; calendaring & maintaining deadlines and attorney calendars; drafting pleadings; preparing and e-filing documents; entering information accurately and efficiently in our database; establishing and maintaining good working relationships with clients, court personnel and other parties; and other duties as assigned. This is an in-person position.

Our employees work in compliance with federal and state laws and pass a 10-panel drug test, a criminal background check, and a conflict-of-interest check.

This is a full-time position with benefits available after an introductory period. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary based on experience.

Butler & Associates, P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Requirements

• Organized and able to prioritize
• High School diploma or GED is required
• Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues, problems, or opportunities
• Great communication skills, including spelling and grammar, along with email and phone etiquette
• Able to work independently and multi-task
• Knowledge of federal and state electronic filing requirements
• Understand and apply state laws that relate to each file or case
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, and Adobe PDF
• Typing speed greater than 50 wpm
• At least 2 years of experience at a Legal Assistant
• Pass a 10-panel drug test
• Pass a criminal background check
• Pass a conflict-of-interest check

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Keeping matters confidential
• Calendaring & maintaining deadlines and attorney calendars
• Drafting pleadings
• Preparing and e-filing documents
• Entering information accurately and efficiently in our database
• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with clients, court personnel and other parties
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain daily tasks to move claims and cases towards resolution
• Prepare required correspondence, legal pleadings, and other related documents
• Maintain account confidentiality and private personal information

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with a company match
• EAP
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED