Paralegal or Legal Assistant

Who We Are

Focusing on business law, banking and finance, estate planning, estate and trust administration, mergers and acquisitions, real estate law, and civil litigation, the partners of Smith Pauley use a client-centered approach to meet your needs! We combine broad-based experience with forward-thinking innovation to offer a unique approach to the practice of law. Our home office is located in Omaha with satellite offices in Sioux City, Hastings, and Aurora. The Firm serves clients statewide and throughout the Midwest.

Job Duties

• Answer phone calls and take information from clients to direct them to appropriate attorney.
• Call clients to obtain information regarding their file to accomplish specific tasks related to their case.
• Receive and reply to client inquiry emails.
• Maintain in-house client files and open new case files online.
• Prepare engagement letters.
• Obtain information from clients, process all new corporations, maintain client businesses.
• Draft estate planning documents and assist in probate processes.
• Prepare/record real estate closing documents and assist in eviction procedures.
• Proofread documents for attorneys before sending to clients.
• Prepare correspondence to opposing attorney(s)/firms.
• Legal research when requested.
• Handle vendor requests.
• Responsible for billing.
• Maintain notary public status.
• Dictation when needed.
• Provide remote assistance to attorney in Omaha.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Maintain a high proficiency level in Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, and ShareFile.
• Experience with managing, processing, and maintaining electronically stored information.
• Ability to handle legal documents and other information with confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; command of grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal training or experience.
• Display a strong client service and team approach.
• Ability to problem solve, work independently, and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or similar field required.
• Certified Paralegal certification from NALA-The Paralegal Association preferred.