Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.82 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
productivity bonuses
401(k)
Employer matching 401(k)
Roth IRA matching
employer paid health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
paid sick days
Paid Personal Days
Birthday paid leave
Work-from-home days for senior staff
Company paid laptop
Job Description
Stange Law Firm, PC is a leading multi-state family law firm renowned for its rapid growth and outstanding reputation. Ranked by LawFirm500 as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country, it stands as the second largest family law firm nationwide. With a strong presence in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and other states, Stange Law Firm focuses exclusively on family law and related matters, providing expert legal services to individuals facing challenging family situations such as divorce, legal separation, paternity actions, estate planning, and many other family law issues.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior relevant legal experience preferred
- Ability to operate standard office and computer equipment
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Availability to work full time in Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Qualifications
- Law firm experience preferred
- Domestic experience preferred
- Familiarity with PC programs
- Strong computer skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Prior family law or litigation experience preferred for senior positions
Job Duties
- Greet clients and take accurate messages including proper return phone numbers and names when individuals are not available
- Receive deliveries by courier or messenger and manage fax communications
- Prepare and draft legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence
- Perform administrative duties including basic research, filing, mailings, organizing files and pleadings, calendaring, and telephone communication
- Conduct legal research for particular issues as assigned by attorneys using periodicals, law library, public records, and offices
- Enter all billable hours completed on a given day into the designated timekeeping or billing software the same day
- Perform any other reasonable tasks requested by the Firm Management Team
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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