Overview
Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA at Cordell & Cordell
Cordell & Cordell has the benefits you’d expect from a large national firm. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional health care benefits, and prioritize work-life balance to ensure the well-being and productivity of our employees. Our focus on family law allows us to make a meaningful impact by helping families navigate challenging and pivotal times in their lives.
The Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal is responsible for facilitating the case management process and assisting the attorneys as required, ensuring responsive customer service with excellent outcomes, and maintaining a neat and professional office environment. The Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal directly reports to the Legal Operations Manager.
About Cordell & Cordell:
Cordell & Cordell is the largest domestic litigation law firm in the United States. We are dedicated to a client-centered approach to the services we provide, backed by quality people who can help us succeed. In order to provide a service that is focused on people first, we hire and reward employees who also take pride in creating a world-class experience for our customers and our co-workers.
What you’ll do:
Answer and transfer incoming calls.
Maintain accurate client data in software systems.
Assist our attorneys with case preparation, document drafting, and client financial statements.
Proofread all documents for errors.
Provide backup office support during breaks.
Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
Manage scheduling, consultations, and conference room bookings.
Maintain office supplies, equipment, and cleanliness.
Scan, save, and manage intake forms and client data.
Process retainers, bank deposits, and invoices.
Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court filings.
Prepare exhibits for trial and ensure client communication is up-to-date.
Conduct client portal training and schedule regular attorney-client reviews.
Track client trust accounts and assist attorneys with correspondence and status updates.
Ensure all time entries are recorded per Cordell & Cordell policies.
Perform additional billable client-related tasks as assigned.
What we are looking for in a candidate:
Required Education:
High School Diploma
Other Requirements:
Previous experience drafting legal documents, assisting Attorneys, completing legal work as assigned.
Demonstrates customer service standards and ability.
Professional demeanor with excellent communication and team skills.
Proven ability to maintain organization, confidentiality, and professionalism in a fast-paced ever-growing environment.
Minimum Years of Experience:
2+ Years Previous Applicable Experience
Cordell & Cordell provides exceptional benefits and a great working environment including:
We also offer our full-time employees the following benefits:
Medical Plans: including HDHP, PPO, HSA and FSA.
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
401(k) Savings with Employer Matching.
Paid time off.
Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!
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Title: Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Cordell & Cordell
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
