EMPLOYER: Robert J. Rohl, Trial Lawyer
JOB POSTING: Experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary
LOCATION: Rapid City, South Dakota
PRACTICE AREAS: Commercial Vehicle & Trucking Litigation, General Personal Injury
About the Firm:
A busy solo practice trial lawyer in Rapid City focusing on catastrophic personal injury cases – including traumatic brain injury, complex orthopedic trauma, and commercial vehicle and trucking jury trials. RobertJ. Rohl, Trial Lawyer, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our team. This position is ideal for a motivated professional who takes pride in their work, is very organized, and wants to help regular people obtain the justice they deserve.
The position will work directly with the managing attorney and his senior litigation paralegal. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, prior litigation and filing experience, prior experience with subrogation, and prompt. This role requires the ability to manage deadlines, file pleadings correctly in state and federal court, communicate with subrogation holders, and maintain clear communication with clients and co-counsel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Filing pleadings in state and federal court
Preparing and formatting correspondence and legal documents
Managing case calendars and tracking litigation deadlines
Managing medical records, medical bills, and subrogation
Communicating with clients in a professional and timely manner
Coordinating medical records and case documentation as directed
Assisting with trial preparation and appellate court advocacy
General office administrative and litigation support tasks
Qualifications
Prior experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary(litigation experience preferred)
Familiarity with South Dakota state and federal court filing procedures
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and follow direction
Experience and knowledge with clerical, office, and administrative staff work
Preferred Experience
2 years of litigation experience
Personal injury or civil litigation background
Experience handling medical records and organization of complex case files
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Health and Dental
401(K) – eligible after one year
Option to work remotely (1-2 days/week)
PTO
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