Paralegal

Ho-Chunk, Inc. • Bellevue, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal provides comprehensive legal support and administration to attorneys and other legal professionals. This role focuses on corporate, labor and employment, transactional, and administrative law.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or one to two years of related experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certification is required.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a paralegal in a city, county, state office, public interest entity, law firm, or corporate legal department.
• Experience writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology, principles, and research techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software.
• Strong problem-solving/analysis and thoroughness.
• Proficiency in communication and presentation skills.
• High levels of personal effectiveness, credibility, and business acumen.
• Strong initiative, teamwork orientation, and technical capacity.
• The position will require a minimum of two references.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze law sources, including statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes.
• Prepare various legal documents—such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and articles of incorporation—for review and use by corporate counsel.
• Investigate case facts and relevant laws to determine causes of action and prepare cases accordingly.
• Perform clerical duties including scheduling appointments, taking dictation, composing routine correspondence, and routing mail.
• Maintain paper and electronic files, prepare affidavits of documents, and ensure the proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.
• Organize and track matter progress files and monitor new or updated laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees