Legal Assistant

Parsons Behle & Latimer has an opening for a Legal Assistant in our Idaho Falls, Idaho office. Position requires 2+ years legal secretarial experience. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; careful attention to detail; and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities also include supporting attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, answering phones, scheduling meetings, and providing back-up legal assistance for others in our Idaho Falls and Rexburg offices when needed. Salary dependent upon experience.

The firm’s generous salary and benefits package include medical and dental coverage, profit sharing distribution annually after eligibility, life insurance coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and personal leave accrual.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years legal secretarial experience required
• E-filing experience in state and federal courts
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and case management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, independent worker with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Positive, professional attitude
• People-oriented and self-motivated

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Long and short-term Disability

Parsons actively recruits to obtain an applicant pool of candidates from a variety of diverse backgrounds with a breadth of experience from shareholders to professional staff.