Legal Secretary

4 days ago

Naperville, United States Dommermuth Cobine West Gensler Philipchuck & Corrigan, Ltd. Full time

Legal Secretary at Dommermuth Cobine West Gensler Philipchuck & Corrigan, Ltd. (Naperville)

A respected and community-focused law firm in Naperville, IL, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team. We offer legal services in real estate transactions, land development, litigation, estate planning and a variety of other services tailored to our clients' needs.

Position Overview:

As a Legal Secretary, you will play a vital role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring the seamless operation of our practice. This role requires an individual who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in legal support tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Word Processing: Draft, edit, and finalize legal documents and correspondence with precision.
  • Scheduling: Maintain attorney calendars, coordinate appointments, and manage deadlines.
  • Document Preparation: Prepare and file legal documents, ensuring compliance with court and regulatory standards.
  • Real Estate Transactions: Assist with preparing closing documents, contracts, and reviewing title documents.
  • Litigation Support: Handle pleadings, discovery documents, and case management tasks.
  • Land Development Support: Prepare land use applications for municipalities and other governmental agencies, prepare public notices, and track approval process.
  • Smokeball: Use of Smokeball practice management software for document preparation, billing, case tracking and task organization.

Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of experience in a legal secretary or paralegal role.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Experience with Smokeball or similar legal software is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of real estate and litigation processes is essential.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Work in a collegial and supportive environment.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Be part of a firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Chuck Corrigan by December 23, 2024.

Contact:           cjc1@dbcw.com          111 E. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville IL 60540

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