We are looking for a self motivated, highly ambitious legal assistant to provide legal support to the office staff and help improve successful client and case management.
You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of a senior paralegal and your responsible attorney.
This role is a starter role with the option of moving into a full time paralegal position within the firm.
No experience necessary in the legal world, but pay is commensurate with experience.
The firm is a small team and the personality fit is as important as the skills and experience.
*Responsibilities*
* Provide administrative support to support staff and lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
* Handle communication with clients, opposing counsels, and judges
* Prepare motions, responses, correspondence
* Draft, issue, and respond to discovery including standard requests and subpoenas
* E-filing
* Answer and direct phone calls
* Maintain contact lists
* Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
*Skills*
* Proven capabilities with WORD, Excel, G-Mail, and toggling between multiple internet screens at once
* Multi tasker and proactive
* Ability to be part of a team as well as the ability to be autonomous in one's position
* Technologically savvy or quick learner to new legal and computer software (Clio, Adobe, etc)
* Proficiency in English
* Excellent time management and organizational skills
* Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $38,000.
00 per year
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Ability to Relocate:
* Lemont, IL 60439: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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