Legal Assistant II

Job Description

Legal Assistant II

The Law Offices of Behler, Weesner, & McElroy is looking for a full-time in person legal assistant to join our growing team. BWM is a close-knit, boutique law firm specializing in family law, estate planning, civil litigation, criminal defense, and transactional matters.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

 Highly organized and proactive

 Detail oriented

 An excellent communicator, both written and verbal

 Flexible and willing to learn and grow in a fast-paced, dynamic office

 Willing to work collaboratively

 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Primary logistical and case support for family law attorney

 Expectation of billing roughly ten hours a week on family law and civil litigation matters

 Maintain calendars and schedule events and meetings

 Maintain client files and accurately enter data and other information in practice management software

 Track litigation and other deadlines

 Assist in the creation and maintenance of sworn financial statements

 Help produce and review discovery

 Assist in creating, proofreading, updating, and maintaining various legal documents and communications

 Make copies, scan, send emails, and file paperwork as directed

 Assist with other assigned duties and tasks as deemed necessary and relevant to the position

 Notarize and scan documentation (BWM Law Office will pay for notarization training if needed)

 Establish and maintain a welcoming environment by warmly greeting guests and clients as needed

 Phone coverage as needed

 Assist in covering receptionist duties for several hours a week

 Interact with clients on a daily basis

BENEFITS

 $25-$30 per hour based on experience

 Paid vacation and sick leave

 Matching retirement contribution up to 3%

 Half days on Fridays

 Very generous paid holiday leave

 Bonuses potentially available

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to

brent@bwmlawoffice.com.