Legal Clerk

We practice general law in a small town, so one day might be a closing and the next a custody hearing. Most files are referrals from other lawyers, accountants and former clients. We started in 1971 and have grown to about 14 people.

Our Wichita team is growing and we are hiring a Legal Clerk. Full-time, in office. Hourly pay with overtime when needed. We work hybrid out of Wichita, usually three days in, two days remote.

Key responsibilities:

• Format and finalize pleadings, letters and agreements in Word.
• Process payments to trust accounts per firm procedures.
• Scan, name and file documents in the document management system.
• Prepare and send monthly invoices and enter attorney time.
• Keep client contact information and matter lists up to date.
• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, depositions and client meetings.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or law firm receptionist.
• Experience with Clio, PracticePanther, Smokeball or a similar system.
• Organized and calm with competing deadlines.
• High school diploma required; legal secretary certificate or associate degree preferred.
• Familiar with court e-filing in Kansas.

Desirable:

• Dictation transcription.
• Legal billing software such as TimeSolv or LawPay.

Why work with us:

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 an hour

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Weekly pay.
• Professional development budget.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation during the application process, let us know.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Woodland Law Firm.