Legal Assistant

OUR COMPANY

Do the words gritty, passionate, demanding, or innovative describe you? Are you a team-player who "gets it done"? Would you love to be part of a team dedicated to excellent results that are becoming a genuine "Best Place To Work" company? We're your next move! Almanac Technologies, a service provider to Machol & Johannes, LLC, is a premier law firm operating in Colorado and seven other states. We offer representation and customer service in the Collection, Bankruptcy, and Creditor rights arenas. This specific position will be located in our Cheyenne, Wyoming office.

At Almanac Technologies, we know that you want:

• Interesting & challenging work, opportunities to learn & grow, competitive pay & benefits, talented co-workers

• The ability to contribute and make a difference, transparent communications, a sense of community

• And management that takes a personal interest in you

LEGAL ASSISTANT

This is an entry level role perfect for getting your foot in the door & gaining valuable legal administrative experience. The Legal Assistant position is responsible for assisting the litigation department and attorneys and the firm with various production duties including preparing letters for dispute resolution, following up on the dispute process, preparing dismissals, and other filing and service duties as needed for the position.

CORE FOCUS

• Data entry

• Request and review data points for creation of litigation documents

• Work with Excel spreadsheets

• Merge codes and data points into database

• Follow up on status/diaries of accounts

• Follow up on litigation flows

• Scanning

• Handle coding and processing of mail

• Assemble and redact media for exhibits to pleadings

• Call Courts and schedule hearings

• Other duties as assigned

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to meet deadlines and perform tasks in a high-stress environment.

• Displays an ability to adjust quickly to varying priorities and maintains a positive attitude during change

• Maintains a high degree of attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment.

• Supports a culture of accountability, ownership, and honesty

• Displays a desire to learn and is coachable; takes feedback well from a variety of sources

• Exhibits exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Types 35 Words per minute or more

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Hourly rate: $16.00

• Great PTO Package: 13 front loaded days in your first year!

• 6 paid Federal Holidays + 1 paid Float holiday

• Company 401k program

• Eligible for health, dental, vision insurance

• A culture of growth, transparency, excellence, and passion

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• Previous clerical/office experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines

• Organized with an extremely high attention to detail

• Must complete assignments with minimal error

• Must be self -motivated and reliable

• Functioning knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Working Environment:

• Majority of this position will be in a professional office environment

• Sitting 80%, Standing/Walking 20%

• Will type, write, use finger dexterity, talk, hear, and see (up close and moderate distances) as a normal part of job duties

• Will occasionally need to lift up to 50 lbs.