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DescriptionOur client, a busy law firm located in Evanston, is looking for a Junior Paralegal/ Legal Assistant to start with them as soon as this week!They are looking for someone for a couple of weeks with the potential to extend.They are looking for someone tech-savvy, strong MS Office Suite skills, and great data entry skills.Experience with prooing is a huge plus as well!Your responsibilities in this role:
Assist attorneys with client intake and key discovery
Maintain case calendar and monitor deadlines
Assemble court filings, sometimes electronically when required
Answer incoming calls and assist in handling high volume phone lines
Uphold confidentiality at all times
Manage hard copies of documents, as well as the electronic document system
Prepare a variety of documents and correspondence
Draft correspondence and pleadings, arrange for service on parties
Assist in preparation of exhibit binders for depositions, hearings and trials
Proo various documents and contracts
Requirements
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Previous legal work experience and a dedication to integrity
Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills highly desired
Eagerness to learn about new ideas and concepts
Great attention to detail
Excellent phone etiquette and ability to establish rapport with diverse clientele
Proven knowledge of Internet research, calendaring, word processing and spreadsheets
Legal Assistant experience desired
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, to prioritize tasks and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent through each task performed
Please email resumes for consideration to: missy.stella@roberthalflegal.com.Located in major North American and global markets, Robert Half Legal is the premier provider of legal staffing and consulting solutions on a full-time, project, and temporary basis, serving both law firms and corporate legal departments. We also provide project and eDiscovery teams and workspace for a wide range of initiatives, including litigation support, mergers and acquisitions and document review matters. Our dedicated teams' industry experience allows us to quickly match skilled legal professionals with the best available jobs. We offer challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and skills-enhancement training.Call your local Robert Half Legal office at 888-490-5592 to discover more about this position. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation.© 2019 Robert Half Legal. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: DOELocation: Evanston, ILDate Posted: February 4, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 01300-0011362947Staffing Area: Legal
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