Legal Assistant / Secretary (8 : 30-5) - Litigation Work Comp experience preferred

Baird Holm LLP; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baird Holm LLP is looking for a dynamic Legal Assistant to enhance their Litigation and Work Comp teams. The role demands technical proficiency, excellent communication, and a meticulous approach in supporting attorneys with documentation and client interactions. Join us for comprehensive benefits and a commitment to a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long term disability insurance

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Mental Wellness Benefits

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Paid Parental leave

Referral program

401k Retirement plan

Profit Sharing

Free Garage parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal support experience in Litigation and Work Comp.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Outstanding communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides document production services as per attorney requirements.
• Proofreads documents for errors and formatting.
• Maintains attorney contacts and assists in travel arrangements and reimbursements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Technical proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

College experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM (ContactEase)

Aderant

Job description

Baird Holm LLP is seeking a dynamic tech-savvy Legal Assistant with a minimum of 2+ years of legal support experience in Litigation and Work Comp to join our team. Bring your technical skills and knowledge to Baird Holm and let us help you get to the next level!

As a Firm, we are constantly evolving to continue to provide world-class, exceptional support to our internal and external clients, which requires a high degree of technical proficiency, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, including legal vocabulary, grammar, and spelling. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, FREE covered parking, relaxed business attire, casual Fridays, and flexibility for work / life balance.

Baird Holm's commitment to attracting, retaining, and promoting a diverse work force is not only integral to the legal work of the Firm, but also to serving the interests of a wide-ranging client base.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provides document production services in accordance with the requirements of attorneys, paralegals and Firm practice area procedures.

2. Proofreads all documents produced, checking for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors, as well as ensuring that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact.

3. Creates and assembles documents and materials for client and other presentations.

4. Maintains current knowledge about processes utilized in supported practice area(s).

5. Files documents electronically with the courts.

6. Performs document delivery services as requested.

7. Performs routine filing into client / matter and other files (physical or electronic), keeps files up to date at all times, and retrieves closed files when requested.

8. Performs ongoing maintenance and management of attorney contacts in ContactEase (CRM), enters new contacts, assists with compiling mailing lists for distribution of communications.

9. Makes travel arrangements and manages registration and payment for attorney attendance at conferences.

10. Processes expense reimbursements.

11. Reviews and releases attorney time into Aderant for invoicing.

12. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Windows operating system and other software programs used by the firm.

2. Outstanding communication and listening skills.

3. Excellent command of grammar, spelling and sentence structure.

4. Ability to prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.

5. High degree of accuracy and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

6. Ability to take direction.

7. Ability to work independently and in a team environment as needed.

8. High School Diploma required, college experience preferred.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short and Long term disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Mental Wellness Benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental leave
• Referral program
• 401k Retirement plan
• Profit Sharing
• Free Garage parking