Job description:
Dressler | Peters LLC, a well-established and thriving boutique business law firm with a national practice and offices in Springfield, Missouri, Chicago, and Indiana seeks to add a dependable and proactive litigation and bankruptcy Paralegal to our Springfield office.
This is an in-office position.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of paralegal experience in a law office drafting pleadings and doing trial preparation, including calendaring, time keeping, working with Microsoft Word, Adobe and Outlook, and have strong written and inter-personal communication skills who is willing to work independently and as a team.
Most importantly, we are seeking a Paralegal with a commitment to excellence and a continuing desire to learn and grow.
Using the experience which you bring to us, we will teach you our unique area of law.
You will work directly with the managing partners, attorneys and business professionals on business litigation, transactions, and bankruptcy cases.
We are a strictly business law firm as we do not practice family law or criminal law, although your experience in either of these fields may help you succeed in this position.
You will be doing substantive work, independently and in collaboration with the attorneys and other paralegals.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with problem-solving skills who enjoys being a valued member of a team.
As our new Paralegal, you will join an outstanding group of legal professionals who enjoy the practice of law and enjoy working together.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Paralegal.
- College degree or Associates degree with additional relevant experience.
5+ years of relevant experience may substitute for higher education.
-Knowledgeable in civil procedure with experience in drafting court pleadings.
-Pay commiserate with experience.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person