Legal Assistant

MESSERLI & KRAMER; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

401K with 4% company contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Onsite restaurant

Onsite gym

Job summary

Messerli Kramer in Plymouth, MN seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to support attorneys with reviewing files, preparing litigation documents, account reviews, and coordinating with courts across multiple states to keep files moving efficiently.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to multitask in a queue-based environment, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, competitive time off, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, associate degree preferred.
• Ability to work in a queue-based, paperless environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review files based on client criteria and handle time-sensitive documents.
• Prepare documents for litigation.
• Perform account reviews.
• Process bank and wage garnishments.
• Work with courts across multiple states to move files forward.
• Undertake independent projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Queue-based work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree / some college

Job description

***$1,000 Sign-on Bonus After 90 Days***

Messerli Kramer, a trusted Twin Cities law firm since 1965, is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our team in Plymouth, MN. Legal Assistants work closely with our attorneys in reviewing files, preparing documents for litigations, account reviews and working closely with courts in multiple states to ensure legal files are processed in a timely manner.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Review files based on client criteria and handle time-sensitive documents
• Prepare documents for litigation
• Perform account reviews
• Process bank and wage garnishments
• Work closely with courts, following files through the legal process in multiple states
• Independent projects and other duties as assigned

Benefits & Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401K, with 4% company contribution (after 1 year of service)
• Paid time off (17 days per year)
• Paid holidays off (7 days per year + a floating holiday)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Building amenities include: Free parking, onsite restaurant, & onsite free gym

Requirements

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate’s degree or some college education preferred

Competencies:

• An ability to work in a queue based, paperless environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• An ability to multitask and work under time-sensitive deadlines
• Strong work ethic and a desire to succeed

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This role operates in a professional office setting, routinely working with standard office equipment. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, the person in this role would be required to talk and hear, sit or stand for long period of time, and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. Occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hand, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and to meet job requirements.

All applicants must pass a criminal background and drug screening before commencing employment with Messerli & Kramer, P.A.

Wage Disclaimer: The starting wage for this position is $18.00/hour. The wage range for this position is $18.00/hour to $21.75/hour.

Salary Description

$18.00/hour + $1,000 Sign On Bonus