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Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea and BenMaier, LLP is currently looking for a Legal Assistant supporting a group of defense attorneys in Chicago through the performance of complex secretarial, administrative and substantive legal duties.
Job Description:
- Prepare documents by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, printing and transmitting text, data and graphics using office software applications.
- A knowledge and appreciation of the legal processes that facilitate the accurate preparation of client documents and responding to filing or closing deadlines.
- Prepare and coordinate e-filings in state and federal courts.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes and scan documents.
- Ensure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate document management system.
- Maintain the daily calendar of each attorney including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements..
- Open files, close files and assist with conflicts checks.
- Provide support to the attorneys with timesheets and regular billing matters.
- Maintain a good working rapport with clients and co-workers.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Education and Experience Required:
- A high school diploma or equivalency is required; an associate degree, business school certificate or related education is desirable.
- Five + years’ litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment preferred.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of and ability to apply office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF.
- Working knowledge of legal practices, terminology, documents and court procedures.
- Working knowledge of the firm’s litigation and transactional support tools.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively in a business environment.
- Flexible, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities from multiple sources.
- Excellent typing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, transcription and general clerical skills.
- Ability to coordinate work activities; prepare legal correspondence and documents; transcribe dictation; organize and maintain files and records.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copier, multi-function printers, facsimile, and telephone.
SBSB Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60606 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
