Commercial Legal Assistant

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD

401k, Profit Sharing

PTO/Holidays

Job summary

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. in California seeks a Commercial Legal Assistant to support complex civil litigation across the firm's multi-state practice.

The role includes preparing files, drafting and serving documents, and maintaining SOPs, with strong emphasis on accuracy and client service. The ideal candidate has a legal field certificate or two-year degree, experience in civil litigation, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications

• Legal field certificate/2-year degree (experience may be substituted for education)
• Background in civil litigation required, background in Creditors Rights Laws preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete complex legal tasks and provide support across states where the firm operates.
• Prepare files; review, draft, file, and serve legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Follow, create, and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Legal data entry and reporting for managing attorneys and/or the Director of the Department.
• Handle client inquiries with high professionalism and courtesy.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Skills

Legal data entry

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Education

Legal field certificate/2-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gurstel Law Firm P.C. – Commercial Legal Assistant

Summary

• Complete complex legal tasks, in addition to legal support staff functions in all states in which the Firm operates.
• Assist in preparing files; review, draft, file, and serve legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Follow, create, and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrates the Firm’s core values in interactions with co-workers, attorneys, clients, the courts, and consumers.
• Scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing.
• Handle client inquiries.
• Ability to multitask.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, ability to prioritize deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner.
• Self-Starter and motivated.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to extract information from the firm’s software to create reports or summaries for managing attorneys and or the Director of the Department
• 50+ WPM typing skills
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds
• All other duties as assigned

Job Description

Summary

JOB SUMMARY a s Commercial Legal Assistant

• Complete complex legal tasks, in addition to legal support staff functions in all states in which the Firm operates.
• Assist in preparing files; review, draft, file, and serve legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Follow, create, and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrates the Firm’s core values in interactions with co-workers, attorneys, clients, the courts, and consumers.
• Scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing.
• Legal data entry.
• Handle client inquiries.
• Ability to multitask.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, ability to prioritize deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Self-Starter and motivated.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to extract information from the firm’s software to create reports or summaries for managing attorneys and or the Director of the Department
• 50+ WPM typing skills
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications And Skills

• Legal field certificate/2-year degree (experience may be substituted for education)
• Background in civil litigation required, background in Creditors Rights Laws preferred

TRAVEL

This position requires up to 0-5% travel. Travel excludes local commute.

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability 25%
• Attains Metrics 30%
• Customer Service 15%
• Decision Making 15%
• Ethics 15%

Compensation And Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays

Gurstel Law Firm (hereinafter “the Firm”) is multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of legal collection process. The Firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota with offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, and Wisconsin. Its practice is focused on the development of attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies and industry knowledge.

CULTURE

At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity. We champion diversity and are a very fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people! Success is celebrated and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box! Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.

EOE-

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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