Legal Records Clerk jobs in Sioux City, IA

Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Winnebago, NE office. The work requires professionalism, initiative, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits. Regular working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume with salary expectations to careers@bigfirelaw.com.

Duties:

• Answer the telephone and route call as appropriate.
• Greet and assist visitors. 
• Retrieve, sort and disburse daily mail and respond to mail, as directed.
• Book and coordinate travel arrangements. 
• Communicate orally and in writing with third parties via telephone, email, letter and in person.
• Assist with filing hard copy and electronic files in coordination with paralegals.
• Organize and maintain file room and library, including scanning and shredding items as directed.
• Assist with binder production and large copy projects.

• Order and maintain office supplies.

• Interact with vendors, building a positive working relationship.
• Proof, format, and send letters or other correspondence, as needed. 
• Maintain an organized and professional office environment, including light cleaning when necessary.

• Assist with CLE registrations and recordkeeping for attorneys, as directed.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and maintaining accurate office calendar.
• Ensure conference room is properly set up for meetings.
• Assist with minor software and office equipment needs.
• Prepare expense reports, as directed.
• Other related office 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.
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team toward common goal of excellent client service.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred:

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