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Legal Assistant

Job Details

Mendota Heights - Mendota Heights, MN
Full Time

Job Posting Date(s)

12/10/2024

Description

Position Summary:

The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting the St. Croix Hospice Legal Department by filing, maintaining, and tracking case files and legal documents, proofreading documents, tracking progress of open cases, and supporting the operations of the Legal Team

Responsibilities: 

  • Performs administrative duties including maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and drafting and storing legal documents
  • Screens, directs, and prioritizes incoming calls and email to attorneys
  • Creates and maintains case files and investigation files
  • Tracks deadlines and case/investigation progress
  • Works collaboratively with leaders to resolve and respond to legal and regulatory issues
  • Develops and maintain effective working relationships with and act as a liaison between government agencies and business representatives.
  • Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Paralegal or legal assistant certification or equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Maintains strict confidentiality of organizational information
  • A high degree of attention to detail, strong organizational and critical thinking skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team
  • Ability to effectively communicate with members of other departments in order to support their functions as well as funnel issues through the leadership team
  • Ability to read and understand various legal documents
  • Self-motivated and results-driven
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.

The hourly base range for this role is $25-30/hr.  This range is a good faith estimate; we may pay more or less than the posted range, and this range may be modified in the future.  Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs.  The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.

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