Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Williams, Farmer & Olechno, LLC Full time

Experience - At least 1 year; family law experience preferred; Polish speaking necessary
- Conduct family law case file in-intake, analyze facts of the case, organize, calendar, and prepare files for attorneys’ review
- Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents related to all family law matters
- Assist with Guardian Ad Litem and Child Representative work
- Scan, record and store client information (paperless office)
- Prepare Excel spreadsheets summarizing financial case data
- Prepare files for Court for attorneys
- Keep attorneys on schedule with file deadlines, calendar, court dates, and mediation
- Trial, Hearings and Mediation preparation in all respects, from file inception to conclusion
- Drafting and finalizing disclosure statements
- Drafting pleadings
- Drafting and completing all discovery
- Answering phones and assisting clients

**Attention to detail is very important**

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

- No travel

Work Location: In person


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