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JOB SUMMARY

Kutak Rock LLP has an opening for a full time Legal Secretary in the litigation department of its Rogers, AR office. This position provides secretarial support to multiple attorneys while working cohesively with litigation department staff members. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced legal support professional who enjoys working in a collegial and collaborative environment.

This position is an in-office position, Monday - Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare, assemble, coordinate and proofread documents, firm standard

letters, correspondence, and memorandum to firm format standards, using internal programs for document revision, clean-up, and comparison

Utilize the firms document management system and email integration

management system for individual capacity and supported attorneys

Generate, organize, copy, scan and maintain electronic and physical

client files

Accurately enter attorney time and expenses into the firms

timekeeping software; manage accounting deadlines of same

Answers telephones and handles client matters (when appropriate)

through telephone and email

Scan documents and send/receive via email for attorneys

Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling appointments for court

appearances, conferences and meetings, including receiving court notifications and scheduling docket matters

File pleadings with the various courts, including online filing

systems

Arrange business itineraries by coordinating travel reservations

Assist with and maintain attorney continuing legal education records

and bar association memberships

Assist with other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

Ability to organize large quantities of information

Ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines and prioritize

assignments

Ability to thrive on challenges of fast-paced environment

Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and

independently or unsupervised

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures

Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills

Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle documents and other information with

confidentiality and discretion

Excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to interface with

attorneys, clients, staff, and firm visitors

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel

and PowerPoint

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

High School diploma (or equivalent) required; college degree given

preference

Minimum of 2 years of legal supportexperiencein a law firm required

Litigation and trial preparation experience preferred

Position Information

Status:Non-Exempt

Work Arrangement:In Office

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

About the Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person, and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, com

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