Paralegal

Flaherty & Hood, P.A.; Winona (MN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. seeks a legal administrative assistant to support attorneys with legal projects and office administration. The role involves managing criminal prosecution case files, drafting and filing documents, and assisting in civil and administrative litigation.

The position also covers general clerical duties, client file management, and duties related to office operations. A hybrid remote work arrangement in MN is offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional and courteous communication with staff and third parties.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines with varying workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files for criminal prosecution cases and draft and file legal documents.
• Prepare and submit documents and answers for discovery; liaise with local law enforcement as needed.
• Provide occasional support in civil and administrative litigation.
• Handle office administration tasks including processing employee documents and supplies; perform general clerical duties.
• Maintain client files and library; answer phone calls and assist with correspondence.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The growing law firm of Flaherty & Hood, P.A. in Minnesota is seeking a legal administrative assistant to join its growing legal practice supporting its attorneys for legal projects and office administration.

Responsibilities

• For criminal prosecution cases, manage case files, draft and file legal case documents, prepare and submit documents, information, and answers for discovery requests, and work with local law enforcement to transfer case materials
• Provide occasional assistance in civil and administrative litigation cases
• Provide office administration support in processing employee-related documents and requests and handling various office supply and equipment matters
• Perform clerical functions, such as preparing correspondence, maintaining client files and library, and answering phone calls, among other administrative duties

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. provides a collaborative small business environment and competitive salaries and benefits, such as group insurances; 401(k); health club and data plan allowances; and paid holidays and paid time off. We are committed to modeling diversity and inclusion and maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55103 and hybrid remote in Winona, MN 55987

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Attention to detail
• Professional and positive interactions with firm staff and third parties
• Ability to manage time and get work accomplished with varied volume, extent, and deadlines of work

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Associate's or Undergraduate Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Required)