Legal Assistant

Kohnen & Patton LLP is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented legal assistant to provide essential support to attorneys in preparation of legal documents, case management and various administrative tasks. 

Job responsibilities include:

• Prepare, revise, format and finalize legal documents;
• Electronic filing;
• Organize and maintain legal files and records;
• Schedule/coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements;
• Communicate with clients via telephone and email;
• Perform general office duties, i.e., photocopying, faxing, and data entry;
• Word processing;
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism; and
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

Why Join Us

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary, fantastic work environment and an excellent benefits package including medical, 401-k, disability insurance and life insurance. 

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to efficiently work for multiple attorneys in a variety of practice areas;
• Experience with court filing procedures; and
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Assistant or a similar role.