Paralegal jobs in Lincoln, NE

Job Overview:

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Miner Scholz & Associates Law Firm has earned a noteworthy record of success representing clients in workers’ compensation, personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team in Lincoln to provide general support and case management of a partner’s plaintiff workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation caseload.

Our firm highly values work/life balance, collaboration, achievement and doing the right thing. Ideally, the right candidate would thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-centered work environment. Experience in litigation, particularly civil litigation, is preferred but not necessary. All candidates with a strong interest in the law and litigation are encouraged to apply. We will train the right candidate, even in the absence of prior legal experience. All new hires undergo training with current paralegals to facilitate a smooth transition for you and the firm.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Bonuses are common, based on performance and the firm's success in any given year. Great culture and environment. Competitive benefits include monthly bonus stipend, generous vacation, sick and personal days, significant flexibility for life commitments, and potential work-from-home opportunities after becoming established with the firm.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting legal documents including discovery, motions, pleadings, records subpoenas, etc.

· Organizing and maintaining case files.

· Verbally communicating with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and insurance carriers.

· Maintaining and managing partner calendar and schedule.

· Meeting with clients.

· Preparing cases for hearings.

· Preparing Excel spreadsheets for wage calculations, exhibit lists, witness lists, and medical bill itemizations.

· Drafting correspondence to clients, attorneys, medical providers and insurance carriers.

· Gathering and analyzing documentation including medical records, bills, & wage information.

· Summarizing medical records and deposition transcripts.

Seeking the following qualities:

• Hard-working and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Bright, curious, and willing to learn
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
• Use of proper grammar when speaking and in writing
• Personal skills, including ability and willingness to talk to clients coming from wide range of backgrounds
• Ability to get along with others
• Desire to invest and take pride in work
• Dependable

Skills/Experience:

• Previous law firm experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology or medical background preferred, but not required.

Salary: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year, depending upon education and experience

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lincoln, NE: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lincoln, NE 68512 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lincoln, NE 68512: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln, NE 68512