Legal Assistant – E-filing/Document Maintenance

Southlaw P C; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching Up To 3%, Over a 3‑

Medical

Dental - 100% Base Rate Paid by the 
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Vision - 100% Base Rate Paid by the 
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Life Insurance

Long- and Short-Term Disability

PTO

Job summary

SouthLaw, P.C. is seeking an E-Filing Legal Assistant in Overland Park, KS. The role supports multiple firm departments by filing pleadings and documents electronically, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, and coordinating with attorneys, staff, and clients.

The position requires accuracy, strong typing (45 WPM), and familiarity with MS Office and web-based systems. Experience in a legal office is preferred; disability accommodations are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 6 months legal office experience or 2 years non-legal office experience; or an Associate’s Degree/60 credits; or Paralegal Certification.
• Must be highly detail oriented with accurate data transcription.

Responsibilities

• Electronically file documents for Firm departments as assigned.
• Retrieve filed documents from court systems and return to casefile owners.
• Assist with updating the Firm’s case management system.
• Electronically provide documents to clients via website uploads.
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively to resolve issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

45 WPM

MS Office

Website navigation

Data transcription

Communicate with stakeholders

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree/60 undergraduate credit hours

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Overland Park, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1070

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Annually

• 401k with Matching Up To 3%, Over a 3 Year Vesting Period


• Medical


• Dental - 100% Base Rate Paid by the Firm


• Vision - 100% Base Rate Paid by the Firm


• Life Insurance


• Long- and Short-Term Disability


• PTO

Job Purpose

The E-Filing Legal Assistant is a support role to multiple departments, within the Firm. This person will be responsible for electronically filing a multitude of pleadings and documents for the Firm. This person will need to be detail oriented and able to prioritize well. This person will work effectively with a variety of Firm members, departments, and clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Electronically file documents for Firm departments as assigned.


• Retrieve the filed documents from the court system(s) and return the filed documents to the appropriate casefile owners/departments.


• Assist the departments with updating the Firm’s case management system.


• Electronically provide documents to clients via website uploads.


• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.


• Ability to communicate effectively with the department, attorney(s), client, or docket clerk to resolve issues as they arise.


• Other responsibilities as assigned or directed.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• A minimum of 6 months legal office experience; or 2 years non-legal office experience; or an Associate’s Degree/ 60 undergraduate credit hours; or Paralegal Certification


• Highly detail orientated, ability to interpret and transcribe data with few errors


• Ability to type a minimum of 45 WPM


• Intermediate knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs


• Proficiency navigating through various websites


• Intermediate skills with various software and computer programs


• Eligible to work in the United States

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at time with or without notice.

SouthLaw, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.