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Attorney At Law Jobs in Ogden, UT at Porter Law
Goodspeed Merrill (GM) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Assistant to support a thriving and growing Corporate practice. Work in partnership and under the direction of attorneys at Goodspeed Merrill to develop close relationships with clients, establish legal needs, help them understand their options, and support their representation in court and/or negotiations.
In this role, you will handle legal assistant/admin duties regularly including scheduling appointments with clients, planning meetings in-person or on-line, maintaining calendars, and in most cases supporting multiple attorneys by handling legal research, client billing matters and various legal correspondence.
We are looking for 4+ years of related experience & knowledge, and an ability to think critically, analyze problems, and recommend solutions. Candidates should be highly detailed and organized with a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of team members.
The successful candidate will be familiar with standard legal concepts, practices, and procedures necessary to support a growing general practice. They will be comfortable relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals with a certain degree of creativity and latitude, while performing a variety of tasks under the general supervision of the Practice lead and/or accountable attorney.
As part of the application process, you must complete the Culture Index Survey linked below (this should only take 5 minutes to complete): https://go.cultureindex.com/p/TbXKdPDyHYW
Skills and Requirements:
Minimum 4+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant
Experience in working concurrently with multiple attorneys in a practice
Knowledge of and experience with both Colorado and Federal court systems and the Rules of Civil Procedure (CRCP/FRCP)
Bachelor’s degree is a plus
County court experience is also desirable
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Detail oriented and organized
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Familiarity with and or ability to learn systems necessary for the practice of law (ProLaw, MS Office, MS Teams, etc)
Responsibilities and Key Results:
Manage day to day activities including documentation of matters in ProLaw
Calendar deadlines, court hearings/trials, and arbitration deadlines/hearings
Provide organization to client documents and related documentation
Communicate with Attorneys and/or Partners on work status and client issues that arise
Achieve positive reviews/feedback from clients
Proportionately contribute to overall client satisfaction and firm operating goals
GM has a reputation for developing close relationships with clients. Attorneys and staff at GM are known for displaying sound judgment and decision-making along with outstanding problem-solving skills, and as a general rule are determined, professional and well informed.
To work with GM you should appreciate:
A client first mindset and willingness to put in extra effort as client priorities dictate
A culture of high achievement while enjoying the work and the people you work with
Flexibility in how we operate, intended to accommodate a growing and dynamic law firm environment
Outstanding benefits including:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
We offer competitive compensation with this position ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 per year.
This posting is for an in-person role. GM is located in the Meridian International Business Center at Lincoln & I-25 with convenient commutes to the greater metropolitan Denver area.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.65 – $38.46 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Englewood, CO 80112 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Attorney At Law
Company: Porter Law
Location: Ogden, UT
