LEGAL ASSISTANT

***$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

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates 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.

Compensation details: 18-18 Hourly Wage

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