Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson, Ashmore LLP is a small business in Rapid City, SD. We are professional, fast-paced and rewarding.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Regular social events
• Growth opportunities 

Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP has an opening in its Rapid City office for a fulltime paralegal with litigation experience. Applicant must have organizational skills, attention to detail, be able to maintain a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment and anticipate needs of attorneys. Applicant should present a professional appearance and positive attitude. Candidates should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating an understanding of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. 

Paralegal/Legal Assistant job responsibilities may include:

• Receive, record and disseminate information on behalf of clients and attorneys
• Draft correspondence, pleadings and other documents
• Discovery production
• State and federal court filings
• Calendar deadlines, appointments and events
• Interact with courts and clients
• Transcription work
• Maintain files
• Other general office duties

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Paralegal certification or 3-5 years of legal experience preferred
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• ProLaw experience is a plus 

GPNA offers a friendly work environment with competitive wages based on experience and an excellent benefit package. Benefits include health insurance with HSA, life and AD&D insurance, LTD insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing contributions, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, parking, and more. AFLAC, dental, and vision insurance are also available.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rapid City, SD 57701: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
• Legal case management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Submit cover letter and resume to Kate Ackerson at kackerson@gpna.com or mail to PO Box 8045,Rapid City, SD 57709-8045.

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