Commercial Legal Assistant - Entry Level

at  Gurstel Law Firm P C

Gurstel Law Firm P.C. – COMMERCIAL LEGAL ASSISTANT
GET TO KNOW US Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. (hereinafter “Gurstel” or “Firm”) is a multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of the legal collection process. The Firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota with offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Its practice is focused on the development of attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies and industry knowledge.
CULTURE At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity. We champion diversity and are a very fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people! Success is celebrated and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box! Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.

JOB SUMMARY as a Commercial Legal Assistant you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Complete complex legal tasks, in addition to legal support staff functions in all states in which the Firm operates.
• Assist in preparing files; review, draft, file, and serve legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Follow, create, and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrates the Firm’s core values in interactions with co-workers, attorneys, clients, the courts, and consumers.
• Scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing.
• Legal data entry.
• Handle client inquiries.
• Ability to multitask.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, ability to prioritize deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Self-Starter and motivated.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to extract information from the firm’s software to create reports or summaries for managing attorneys and or the Director of the Department
• 50+ WPM typing skills
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Legal field certificate/2-year degree (experience may be substituted for education)
• Background in civil litigation required, background in Creditors Rights Laws preferred
  TRAVEL – This position requires up to 0-5% travel. Travel excludes local commute.

OTHER DUTIES

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 any time with or without notice.

JOB SUMMARY as a Commercial Legal Assistant you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Complete complex legal tasks, in addition to legal support staff functions in all states in which the Firm operates.
• Assist in preparing files; review, draft, file, and serve legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Follow, create, and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrates the Firm’s core values in interactions with co-workers, attorneys, clients, the courts, and consumers.
• Scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing.
• Legal data entry.
• Handle client inquiries.
• Ability to multitask.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, ability to prioritize deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Self-Starter and motivated.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to extract information from the firm’s software to create reports or summaries for managing attorneys and or the Director of the Department
• 50+ WPM typing skills
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds
• All other duties as assigne