Litigation | Legal Administrative Assistant

Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Koley Jessen is a dynamic law firm powered by dynamic people. The firm is seeking a reliable, and driven Legal Administrative Assistant to work closely with attorneys and paralegals to provide over-the-top service and achieve the best results for our clients. Our collaborative culture drives our ability to solve complex and challenging client problems with imagination and determination. Our investment in one another drives our success and ensures that Koley Jessen will always be a great place to work. Every team member is a vital part of any legal matter.
The Legal Administrative Assistant partners with Attorneys and Paralegals to provide solutions to our clients, creating unlimited learning opportunities and increased levels of engagement. The Legal Administrative Assistant will also be a member of the Legal Administrative Assistant team and collaborate with other Legal Administrative Assistants on projects as needed.
A Legal Administrative Assistant at Koley Jessen has the ability to multitask in a consistently fast-paced environment, and possesses a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications while embracing relevant technology to actively improve his/her skills through formal and informal learning/training. The Legal Administrative Assistant will also possess effective verbal and written communication skills and has the ability to adapt his/her communication style to suit different audiences. An eagerness to learn and perform at a high-level of engagement and practice critical thinking skills is ideal.
Legal Administrative Assistant job in Litigation duties include, but are not limited to:
Administrative tasks (time entry, expense reports, printing, calendaring, scanning, mailings, maintaining and organizing electronic files, coordinating travel arrangements;
Legal-specific tasks (dictation/transcription, document revisions, document conversions, redlining, docketing);
Learning and using litigation related software;
Prepares outlines, exhibit lists, and notebooks for depositions and trial;
Filing at the court levels (electronic as well); and
Other higher-level tasks (document drafting, assisting with closings, preparing virtual closing books, court filings, scheduling hearings).

Requirements

• Ability to multitask in a consistently fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications while embracing relevant technology to actively improve his/her skills through formal and informal learning/training
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and has the ability to adapt his/her communication style to suit different audiences
• An eagerness to learn and perform at a high-level of engagement and practice critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of legal assistant or administrative assistant experience
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer/software technologies

Responsibilities

• Administrative tasks (time entry, expense reports, printing, calendaring, scanning, mailings, maintaining and organizing electronic files, coordinating travel arrangements
• Legal-specific tasks (dictation/transcription, document revisions, document conversions, redlining, docketing)
• Learning and using litigation related software
• Prepares outlines, exhibit lists, and notebooks for depositions and trial
• Filing at the court levels (electronic as well)
• Other higher-level tasks (document drafting, assisting with closings, preparing virtual closing books, court filings, scheduling hearings)

Benefits

• A people-focused and results-orientated culture
• Programs and activities to enhance your wellbeing
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options, 401(k) with Firm contribution, and Employee Assistance Programs
• A beautiful central Omaha office equipped with modernized workspaces
• Excellent benefits including 401(k) with firm contribution
• Opportunity for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees