CAREERS

Lateral Attorney

The Nilles Law Firm is always interested in hearing from attorneys with an interest in joining our firm. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript (does not need to be an official transcript), and a list of 2-3 professional references to Thad Swanson at tswanson@nilleslaw.com.

Do not send cover letters.

A license to practice law in North Dakota, or ability to obtain such license prior to start date, is required. A license to practice in Minnesota and/or South Dakota is encouraged, but not required.

Litigation Secretary / Legal Assistant

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation and will be comfortable handling a variety of administrative and litigation-support tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Litigation document preparation and formatting
• Electronic court filing in state and federal courts
• Calendar management, deadlines, and docket control
• Correspondence, pleadings, and discovery support
• General administrative and organizational support as assigned

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a legal secretary or legal administrative assistant preferred
• Litigation experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with electronic court filing systems

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Fully paid single health and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Eligibility for 401(k) benefits after one year, with automatic employer contribution

To Apply: Please submit your resume to: Jennifer Hoffman (Jhoffman@nilleslaw.com)