Senior Legal Assistant

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time

Job Summary

This position provides advanced paralegal support to the District's legal department, performing complex tasks in real estate transactions, litigation, and case management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in negotiation of real estate transactions with land owners, government officials, and attorneys.
  • Document and administer real estate occupancy transactions, collect rent, and enforce terms and conditions.
  • Process land transactions, including contacting involved departments for approval and preparing Board letters and documents.
  • Prepare and file annual tax exempt status documents and process tax payments for real estate holdings.
  • Assist in drafting legal documents, including memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and real estate documents.
  • Perform legal research, analyze results, and present findings in written memoranda.
  • Assist attorneys in case management, including establishment and maintenance of electronic files and databases.
  • Coordinate response to Freedom of Information Act inquiries and interface with Finance in handling wage garnishments and bankruptcy matters.
  • Provide direction and instruction to Legal Assistants and assign and review work of administrative support staff.

Requirements

  • Completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program.
  • Five years of experience in a paralegal position within a law office or legal department.
  • One year of service with the District as a Legal Assistant and civil service status as a Legal Assistant.


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