Legal Assistant

Winnebago, Nebraska

Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Firm in the Winnebago, NE office. As a Legal Assistant with Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP, you will provide support to our offices. The work requires professionalism, initiative, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality.

This position involves the following job qualifications, in addition to others that may be assigned to meet business needs:

• Proofing, formatting, and sending letters or other correspondence. 
• Sort and disburse mail, as well as respond to mail, as directed.
• Book and make travel arrangements. 
• Oral and written communication with third parties via telephone, email, and letter.
• Filing hard copy and electronic files.

• Answers the telephone and routes as necessary.
• Greets visitors and assists appropriately. 
• Orders office supplies.
• Interacts with vendors, building a positive working relationship.
• Work independently and as part of a team towards common goal of excellent client service.
• Ability to work under pressure/deadlines and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; self-motivated.
• Other related office management duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years office experience, preferably in the legal field.
• Experience in Microsoft products, faxing, copying, organizing documents and files. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of legal terminology.
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Preferred:

• Prior legal experience.
• General knowledge of legal terminology.

Working hours will be Monday and Friday 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Depends on Qualifications, please email cover letter with salary expectations to careers@bigfirelaw.com