Legal Assistant

$65k-$85k/year. Hybrid remote/office schedule in downtown Chicago.

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Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are working with a well-established law firm in downtown Chicago that is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support their Attorneys.

Location: Downtown Chicago (just blocks away from Millennium Park)
Schedule: Hybrid remote/office schedule
Salary range: $65k-$85k/year base salary + profit sharing.

Why join us?

Competitive compensation package:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Transportation benefit
• 401(k) plan
• PTO & sick leave
• Parental leave

Job Details

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess at minimum 5-8 years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm setting
• E-filing in Federal and State courts and Court of Appeals
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion with limited guidance
• MS Office, Zoom, and Adobe proficiency required
• Experience with key legal applications including Perfect Law, M365, Adobe, Drop Box

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of legal documents and correspondence from draft to proofread final
• Reformatting pleadings and documents
• Manage all aspects of scheduling and calendaring
• Prioritize and manage multiple cases/projects
• Coordinates preparation and filing of pleadings and briefs
• Manages service of process; files with court and serves on parties; coordinates with local counsel
• Organize and maintain electronic case file

PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO DIRECTLY AFTER YOU APPLY
1. How many years of experience do you have as a Legal Assistant?
2. Do you have experience working with medical terminology/medical records? Please explain.
3. What practice areas do you have experience working in?
4. Are you able to commute to downtown Chicago? The office is located just blocks away from Millennium Park.
5. What salary range are you targeting?
6. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?
7. What is your availability this week for a 30 minute video interview?

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