Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Accidents and Personal Injury
17 days ago
Sioux Falls
Job Description This is an office-based position located in Sioux Falls, SD. Relocation or commute is required. Cutler Law Firm, LLP, is a full-service law firm established in 1997 and is currently located in downtown Sioux Falls. We are a mid-sized firm and take pride in building relationships based on trust, by treating clients with honesty and integrity. We are involved in the general practice of law, including: • Accidents, personal injury and wrongful deaths, • Corporations and partnerships, • Business and general litigation, • Labor and employment, • Probate and guardianships, • Real estate, • Wills and trusts Position Duties and Requirements: We are seeking self-motivated individuals who will provide support for our medical malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death attorney(s). Duties may include: • Requesting, summarizing and organizing medical records and bills, • Assisting with filing various court documents, • Communicating with clients, • Drafting and editing documents, • Correspondence, file management and maintaining calendars and deadlines, • Primarily responsible for providing support for two (2) attorneys on a daily basis This position requires: • Knowledge of medical terminology, • Strong proofreading and organizational skills, • Attention to detail, • Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff and clients, • Strong customer service focus and skills, • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and perform well in stressful situations, • Ability to use good judgement in solving problems and resolving conflict, • Excellent attendance, • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, • Ability to prioritize work and flexibility with schedule (occasional overtime may be required), • Bachelor's degree preferred, • Two year Associate's degree and/or prior legal assistant experience required Hourly Rate: • The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 per hour, dependent upon experience. Work Schedule: • Office-based position, • Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm / 40 hours per week, • Occasional overtime may be required to meet deadlines Perks and Benefits: • Generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays, • Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Plan, • Employer paid Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability, • Modified summer hours, • Cafeteria Plan, • Opportunity to be a part of an excellent team of attorneys and staff #hc228333