Small suburban law firm with offices in Burr Ridge and Chicago seeks reliable staff member in a receptionist/administrative/legal assistant role at its Burr Ridge Office. Experience in a legal field is a plus, but not a requirement.
Availability:
Ideally, hours would be Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility.
Job Duties:
- Provide reception and office services to assist the attorney staff. The main purpose of this position is to support the attorney staff on special projects, assist with mailings, and communicate with Clients and consumers regarding open cases.
- Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
- Assist with case preparation by organizing exhibits and evidence; obtaining necessary documents for court legal proceedings and meetings.
- Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitor calendars and deadlines; data entry into firm database and case management software.
- Draft legal documents for review by attorneys.
- Answer phones and relay messages to attorneys and other staff members.
Qualifications/Skills:
Organization, Communication Skills, Planning, Data Entry, and Maintaining Client Confidentiality
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
