Legal Assistant

Position Summary: Southern Oak is looking for a Legal Assistant for our Legal department. This position is responsible for providing data entry and administrative support to in-house legal counsel. The ideal candidate will be computer savvy, an excellent typist and demonstrate a thorough understanding and adherence to strict data confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Data entry in various database systems, including verification of data contained in documents
• Track and document claim and litigation data
• Record and track deadlines
• Monitor progress of cases to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Update existing data
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as necessary and requested
• Provide assistance to in-house legal counsel, including uploading/downloading documents, payment of invoices, monitoring insurance mediations, and general projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 1-5 years of experience as a data entry clerk, legal clerk, or administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of databases
• Adhere to strict standards of data confidentiality
• Comply with data integrity and security policies
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits:

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision
• Wellness & mental health
• Company paid Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture
• Career development & tuition assistance
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screening and background check is a condition of employment.