*FULL-TIME PARALEGAL ROLE – Based in the heart of downtown Chicago!*
Amata Law Office Suites is seeking out a highly motivated, dependable individual to support our legal services team.
An ideal candidate can adapt to our high-paced, energetic environment and work well with a close-knit team.
*This is an in-person position, Monday-Friday from 8 AM-5 PM.
* Our team is a small but mighty group of professionals who are passionate about our business.
We work collaboratively with one another and always try to make sure there is a fair amount of fun mixed in with the work.
We value teamwork, kindness and laughter.
*Ideal candidates possess the following skills:*
· Provide support to specialized practices requiring excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills
· Maintain the highest degree of professionalism and customer service approach in dealing with clients, visitors, callers, and firm individuals
· Ability to exhibit flexibility – willingness to work on new tasks and pivot to other priorities as they arise
· Experience with high-volume data entry
· Ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
· Deadline and detail-oriented
*Responsibilities:*
· Draft and file legal documents, correspondence and pleadings
· Coordinate and manage Fee Agreements
· Perform Docketing for upcoming appeals
· Conduct research to support client appeal filings
· Assist attorneys with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
· Assist in drafting, managing, and organizing various real estate transaction documents, schedules and exhibits
· Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
· Complete other tasks and projects as assigned
· Review title, survey, and other third-party reports and diligence documents to summarize for transactions team
· Interface directly with title company, surveyors, and other diligence vendors
· File and track corporate entities
· Experience in personal injury litigation and using a personal injury client database software
*Additional Requirements:*
· Previous Legal Assistant experience
· Proof of Paralegal Certification
· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
· At least 5-10 years of experience working as a Paralegal in a law firm or in-house with exposure to commercial real estate and/or corporate law
· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
· Motivation and eagerness to learn
· Occasional overtime availability
· Trusted to maintain confidentiality
At Amata, we believe that happy and friendly team members create an environment everyone can enjoy and a culture of support and caring.
We value an inclusive workplace that celebrates our team members’ unique personalities, passions and talents--creating an open culture of service to our clients.
If this sounds like an environment you would flourish in, we strongly encourage you to apply to join our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.
00 - $65,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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