Cook Barkett Ponder and Wolz · 14 hours ago
Legal Assistant
Cape Girardeau, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCook, Barkett, Ponder & Wolz is a dedicated legal firm committed to securing the maximum compensation for personal injury victims. As a Legal Assistant, you will manage litigation support tasks, ensuring organization and momentum for ongoing cases to help attorneys deliver effective legal service.
Legal Services
Responsibilities
Case Management: Proactively manage deadlines, follow-ups, and documentation for ongoing cases
Calendar Coordination: Keep the litigation calendar updated, scheduling depositions and preparing necessary documents
Record Keeping: Order and track medical records efficiently, ensuring all details are filed neatly for easy access
Communication: Coordinate with experts and opposing counsel, maintaining clear and professional communication
Document Drafting: Draft initial discovery documents for attorney review and revision, adhering to firm standards
Daily Operations: Use Filevine and Office 365 to maintain organized, accessible case files; ensure compliance with firm procedures
Client Interaction: Engage professionally with clients, contributing to a positive and supportive client experience
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years in personal injury litigation, with exposure to federal court and trucking/CMV cases as a plus
Proficiency in Filevine and Microsoft 365, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident and calm in adversarial situations
Highly organized and efficient, adept at managing multiple priorities and shifting gears swiftly
Self-sufficient and proactive in seeking out tasks and ensuring deadlines are consistently met
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while working independently to achieve goals
Thrives in an in-office role where collaboration and direct engagement with colleagues are integral to success
Benefits
Employer-paid medical insurance with options for dental and vision via payroll deductions.
401(k) with 3% company contribution.
2 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, and 3 personal days, plus early close on Fridays.
13th-month pay and quarterly KPI bonuses, rewarding high performance.
12 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption, supporting work-life balance.
Company
Cook Barkett Ponder and Wolz
Cook, Barkett, Ponder & Wolz is a law firm based in Cape Girardeau, MO practicing personal injury, product liability and medical malpractice law.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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