Legal Administrative Assistant
2 months ago
**Legal Administrative Assistant
- Family Law/Litigation**
- Chicago or Lake Forest office/ hybrid work environment_
- Supports 3 attorneys.
- Reports to the Director of Human Resources with regard to office support.
- High level of client interaction and correspondence.
- Set up, organize, and maintain paper and electronic files and filing systems in accordance with recognized legal procedures and standards.
- Calendar, monitor and track court dates and case deadlines.
- Collect, organize, maintain, and retrieve information from files as needed.
- Create, format, revise and edit legal documents.
- Manage calendars and scheduling for attorneys.
- Prepare and schedule attorneys for court appearances/ depositions/ meetings.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, minutes, letters, memos, pleadings, and indexes.
- Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure accuracy.
- Process and distribute documents effectively and in a timely fashion.
- Provide administrative support including printing, copying, scanning, and faxing as needed.
- Input and track timekeepers' worked hours.
- Coordinate client billing process and fee processing for monthly invoices.
- Dictation
- Additional duties/ projects as assigned.
**Qualifications**
- 5+ years of litigation administrative assistant experience, working for multiple attorneys.
- Prior matrimonial law or civil litigation experience a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-filing systems, document management systems and billing systems.
- Self-motivated, proactive, willing, and able to think critically, interact with colleagues and clients, and work as part of a team.
- Highly detail oriented and organized; Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment and produce accurate and timely deliverables.
**Benefits**:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60601: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601
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