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Legal Assistant
A mid-size Chicago law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team. This is a highly responsible and rewarding full-time position that offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Along with your resume and cover letter, please send your salary requirements.
Job Description:
This position will work closely with 4-5 attorneys in the Chicago office handling court filings, reviewing documents, summarizing deposition transcripts, and other duties necessary to support the attorneys needs. The legal assistant will perform a broad range of case related duties under supervision as outlined below.
Primary Responsibilities:
Drafting notices and preparing court filings
Electronic filing and uploading of documents
Drafting and editing correspondence
Copying/Scanning/Faxing
Scheduling depositions
Corresponding with opposing counsel and court clerks
Interacting and following up with attorneys to ensure completion of filings and projects
Document conversions
Relieving receptionist
The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the firm, as requested by his/her supervisor or manager.
Job Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Previous experience required
Previous insurance defense experience preferred
The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have superior communication, organizational, computer and client service skills and be able to multi-task. Excellent problem solving skills, ability to work well under pressure and desire to take initiative are a must.
Our firm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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