Legal Operations Associate

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Ogletree Deakins Full time
Job Title: Legal Operations Associate

Ogletree Deakins offers a competitive salary of $65,000 - $85,000 per year for our Legal Operations Associate position.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Operations Associate to join our team in Chicago. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, preparing documents, processing mail, maintaining calendars, and performing various clerical tasks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparing Documents: The Legal Operations Associate will prepare and process correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents using word processing and document management software.
  • Processes Mail: Reviews and routes incoming mail and fax communications, prepares and processes outgoing mail and faxes, and ensures all attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are included.
  • Maintains Calendar: Maintains and updates calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings, appointments, due dates, and client-related activities.
  • Maintains Files: Maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies, performs routine filing, and retrieves files as needed.
  • Special Projects: Assists with special projects, such as preparing breakfast briefings, seminars, and other events.
Requirements:
  • 10+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes.
  • Accurate typing of at least 70 words per minute.
  • Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office, document management, time entry, e-filing, and database software.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.


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