Legal Administrative - Assistant Manager

JOB SUMMARY  The Legal Administrative Assistant Manager position will plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of the organization, and requires an advanced level of legal knowledge and experience.

This position will assist the Legal Administration Manager in supervising staff and performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Day-to-day operations of the Administrative Department.
• Involvement in staffing decision
• Interact frequently with attorneys.
• Interacts regularly and comprehensively with other departments.
• Time and attendance tracking.
• Troubleshooting of problem files.
• Create, maintain, and review SOPs to comply with internal and external standards
• Training new and existing staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Paralegal certificate or 4-year college degree. (experience may be substituted for education)
• 1-year supervision experience 
• An individual versed in the Legal Collections Process preferred
• Familiarity with CLS is a plus.
• Have a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced work environment
• Responsible individual who is able to work both independently and in a team environment. 
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook, PDF and WordPerfect. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with basic office hardware such as scanners, fax machine, copiers, etc.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and dependability.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time; bend, lift, or carry up to 20 pounds; answer and make telephone calls; utilize keyboard and mouse.

COMPETENCIES

• Attains Metrics  20%
• Judgment & Problem Solving  20%
• Creates Motivational Environment  20%
• Employee Management 20%
• Leadership  20%

TRAVEL – This position requires up to 0-5% travel.   Travel excludes local commute. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays

Gurstel Law Firm is a multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of legal collection process. The Firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota with offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, and Wisconsin. Its practice is focused on the development of attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies and industry knowledge.   

CULTURE  At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity. We champion diversity and are a very fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people! Success is celebrated and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box! Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.

EOE- Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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