Our team of smart and supportive women is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our innovative special needs law firm.
Are you outgoing, friendly and well-organized? Do you love interacting with people, helping projects run smoothly, and the satisfaction of work that makes a real difference in people’s lives? As a Legal Assistant, you will provide essential support to our legal team and ensure the smooth operation of our legal department.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys client interaction and strong administrative skills.
Our law firm's mission is to help families plan legally for their loved one's future.
Our clients have autism, Down syndrome, genetic conditions, mental illness, and other developmental disabilities.
Join us to help bring peace of mind to all that we serve!
Enjoy competitive pay, a friendly work environment, generous retirement benefits, gym membership, firm-provided weekly lunch, opportunities for education, advancement and increased compensation.
Responsibilities:
* Interact with potential clients, screen leads by phone
* Schedule appointments, reminder calls, interface between attorneys and clients
* Establish rapport with clients, contacts, and friends of the firm
* Manage client files, required forms and documents, prepare for meetings
* Draft cover letters, edit documents, manage correspondence
* Maintain office, supplies, coordinate events
* Manage lead attorney's schedule
Important Characteristics to become a firm member:
* Concern for accurate work and high-quality product
* Reliable, inspires confidence and trust from clients and co-workers
* Positive attitude about work, life, and the world
* Personal or work experience with those who have disabilities
Requirements:
- 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant
- Working Knowledge / Clio Grow, Clio Manage
- Conveys confidence, empathy and care on the phone and in person
- Demonstrates excellent listening skills and ability to summarize facts of a conversation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,000.
00 - $57,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Application Question(s):
* Do you have personal or professional experience with individuals who have disabilities? Please explain your answer.
* Please describe your work ethic.
* Do you have at least 2 years' experience as a legal assistant? If yes, please describe your favorite part of past legal assistant positions.
Ability to Relocate:
* Lisle, IL 60532: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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