Legal Assistant/Paralegal

$37,500 - $50,000/Yr

Ar Solutions - Lincoln, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Lincoln, NE

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

AR Solutions is seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our Lincoln office. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in civil court processes, handling legal complaints, service of documents, default judgments, and responding to defendants' answers to complaints. Knowledge of filing garnishments, continuing liens, and notice of extensions is essential. The role requires a strong phone presence and the ability to effectively communicate with debtors, employers, banks, court staff, and judges. This position is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week, with workdays from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. The salary range for this position is $37,500 to $50,000 per year, with bonus potential based on performance. As a Legal Assistant/Paralegal, you will assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as complaints, motions, and responses. You will coordinate and manage the service of legal documents to parties involved in cases, track and ensure compliance with deadlines for responses and filings, and prepare and file garnishments, continuing liens, and notice of extensions accurately and timely. Effective communication is crucial, as you will be interacting with various stakeholders including consumers, employers, banks, court personnel, and judges. Additionally, you will maintain organized case files and documentation, perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, eFile documents to the Nebraska Justice System, and utilize investigative skills to locate individuals and businesses. The ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as complaints, motions, and responses.
• Coordinate and manage the service of legal documents to parties involved in cases.
• Track and ensure compliance with deadlines for responses and filings.
• Prepare and file garnishments, continuing liens, and notice of extensions accurately and timely.
• Communicate professionally and effectively via phone and email with various stakeholders including consumers, employers, banks, court personnel, and judges.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling.
• eFile documents to Nebraska Justice System.
• Scan documents as needed.
• Use investigative skills to locate individuals and/or businesses.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Meet deadlines for all assigned duties.

Requirements

• Associates' degree or equivalent work experience in a legal environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, with a focus on civil court procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and court procedures related to civil litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off
• Flex time
• Casual work environment
• Paid membership to Access Family Medicine
• Partial Gym membership reimbursement