Legal Assistant

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant who can help the busy attorneys and paralegals at our law office assist clients. You’ll be responsible for managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring our legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines. You’ll also assist with preparing legal documents and contracts, and perform any other tasks as needed to ensure our firm is operating efficiently.

If you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, reach out to us today!

• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines
• Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
• Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
• Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department

• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
• Bachelor's degree required
• Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products

$22 - $30 hourly DOE

KOCER ELDER LAW is a continuously growing elder law and estate planning law firm serving clients in southeastern Minnesota. Julianne’s appreciation continues as she was voted number 1 attorney in Rochester, MN by Community Votes in 2022, 2024, and 2025, and was voted a finalist for number 1 attorney by Rochester Post Bulletin in 2023.

"We are the only law firm offering elder law services to a growing population. I welcome a friendly person to join my growing law firm.

You will learn an area of law that will also benefit you.

No prior experience is necessary. I offer a matching 401(k) program, paid time off, and employee appreciation rewards.

I provide an atmosphere where professional presentation & hard work lead to job satisfaction and monetary reward. You won’t want to leave. To read more about my firm, visit "
-Julianne Kocer