Legal Assistant

New Solutions

Minneapolis, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Conference Management, Copying Machines, Data Entry, Docketing System, Documentation, Fax Machines, File Maintenance, Inventory Management, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Mail Processing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Probate, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
8 days ago
Job Duties

This a federal grant-funded position and, by law, applicants must be age 55 or older to be considered.

This position will support the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, DAS-Administrative Services, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Probate Hearings Division. Enrollees will support the OHA's varied work in response to processing backlogged Indian probate cases by providing administrative, legal-focused assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duty*

Receive and transfer telephone calls, answer basic and routine questions and inquiries from interested parties; prepare and send faxes and electronic mail and prepare and review time and attendance records. Process all incoming mail, including correspondence from parties or attorneys, return mail from notices and decisions, and additional document submissions from agencies or other parties. Copy, mail, and scan relevant documents.

Percentage* 20%

Duty*

Review incoming probate case material to ensure it is current and complete; maintain case files from initial filing to completion, correctly input data into the docketing system on a timely basis, and search various system records when additional information is required. Maintain complete and orderly files in a manner that expedites retrieval; understand and ensure that record and privacy requirements are followed.

Percentage* 30%

Duty*

Use online legal, tracking, or other resources and databases to obtain information. Retrieve and input data into electronic docketing systems; perform administrative duties using electronic databases, systems, and software.

Percentage* 20%

Duty*

Review outgoing decisions, notices, and other documents for grammatical and spelling errors.

Percentage* 5%

Duty*

Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare travel authorizations, and prepare vouchers in a timely manner.

Percentage* 5%

Duty*

Arrange facilities for conferences and hearings, and prepare presentation material or background documentation.

Percentage* 5%

Duty*

Responsible for ordering and maintaining adequate supply inventories, tracking property, and ensuring equipment such as copiers, faxes, and shredders are maintained in good working order and in accordance with requirements.

Percentage* 15%

Minimum Education Required

Associate's Degree

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum 5 years experience in an administrative office environment

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Compensation

$24.00 - $24.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55437

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

PMBOHA-001-005

Job Benefits

Accrued sick time.

About the Company

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New Solutions

New Solutions Group, LLC specializes in the placement of highly qualified professionals across the entire continuum of healthcare. We have a twenty-five year history of successful placements with both managed care and provider clients.
Our staff of professionals has extensive experience in the search industry and includes former healthcare professionals, clinicians, and executives. We know the rewards and the challenges of a career in healthcare because of our real-life experience in the industry.
We do it well because we care about the future of our candidates and client organizations. Our future success depends on it.

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992

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