Legal Assistant
Our Chicago, IL office has an opportunity for an experienced full-time Legal Assistant to join our Insurance Defense Practice.
Provides secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys, and working collaboratively with others in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
This position supports multiple attorneys as primary assignments and also provides back-up secretarial assistance to others.
Essential Functions Using Word and document management software.
Maintains Calendar:
Maintains and updates the calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings, appointments, and due dates.
Maintains Files:
Sets up, organizes, and maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies.
Timekeeping, Expense Reporting, Billing:
Enter attorneys time and submits in a timely manner.
Prepares expense reimbursements requests.
Assists attorneys with scheduling conference calls, etc.
Provides General Administrative Support.
Requirements 2
years of experience as a litigation assistant Must have knowledge of federal and local rules.
Must have strong proficiency e-filing in state and federal courts Accurate typing Computer proficiency in the use of Word (styles) document management and database software.
The ability to prioritize workload and efficiently handle multiple projects with competing deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility and initiative in anticipating what needs to be done Time management skills Organizational skills including calendaring, and proofreading.
Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.
BenefitsOffers benefits for our Staff including:
Paid Time Off, Sick Time, 401(k), Paid Holidays, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, short-term and long-term disability paid for by the Firm.
Powered by JazzHRPI226152002 Recommended Skills Billing Coordinating Copy Editing Databases Document Management Systems General Administrative Support Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provides secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys, and working collaboratively with others in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
This position supports multiple attorneys as primary assignments and also provides back-up secretarial assistance to others.
Essential Functions Using Word and document management software.
Maintains Calendar:
Maintains and updates the calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings, appointments, and due dates.
Maintains Files:
Sets up, organizes, and maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies.
Timekeeping, Expense Reporting, Billing:
Enter attorneys time and submits in a timely manner.
Prepares expense reimbursements requests.
Assists attorneys with scheduling conference calls, etc.
Provides General Administrative Support.
Requirements 2
years of experience as a litigation assistant Must have knowledge of federal and local rules.
Must have strong proficiency e-filing in state and federal courts Accurate typing Computer proficiency in the use of Word (styles) document management and database software.
The ability to prioritize workload and efficiently handle multiple projects with competing deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility and initiative in anticipating what needs to be done Time management skills Organizational skills including calendaring, and proofreading.
Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.
BenefitsOffers benefits for our Staff including:
Paid Time Off, Sick Time, 401(k), Paid Holidays, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, short-term and long-term disability paid for by the Firm.
Powered by JazzHRPI226152002 Recommended Skills Billing Coordinating Copy Editing Databases Document Management Systems General Administrative Support Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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