Description:
About us:
Demesmin and Dover PLLC. is a well-established law firm with a strong presence in Florida, known for its exceptional legal services and commitment to both clients and employees. Since our inception in 2020, we have experienced remarkable growth, expanding to over 90 employees, and establishing four offices throughout the state, now we have expanded into Chicago!
At Demesmin and Dover PLLC, we pride ourselves on being more than just a law firm; we are a family. Our core values revolve around treating everyone with love, care, and respect, a philosophy we affectionately call “FIRMly”. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where our employees can thrive professionally and personally.
Summary: At Demesmin & Dover, we pride ourselves on providing unparalleled service to clients, so we’re looking for an experienced and passionate legal assistant to help us maintain this high standard. As the newest addition to our team, the legal assistant will play a pivotal role in keeping the office functioning efficiently, from coordinating meetings to maintaining complete and accurate files. This person will build collaborative working relationships with our lawyers — and earn the trust of our clients. The ideal candidate is organized, diligent, and can work both independently and as part of a team. This is a challenging role with varied responsibilities and meaningful opportunities for career advancement.
Requirements:
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email
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Draft, proofread, and file or send legal documents, such as motions or letters of intent
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Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling appointments, making photocopies, and compiling complex documentation
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Create and maintain case files, including producing and editing transcripts
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Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails to lawyers
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Perform legal and background research when requested
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Communicate and coordinate with the PD specialist, the opening Team, and the Business development team.
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Support attorneys in optimizing their billable time
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Track deadlines to ensure legal documents are filed in a timely manner
Qualifications:
- Spanish speaking, REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree, or certification as a legal assistant
- Knowledge of online court filing systems
- Working knowledge of legal terms, preferred
- Effective verbal and communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Word-processing ability of 50-80 words per minute with high degree of accuracy
Benefits:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Group Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan + Matching
- Worker’s Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays Off
- Short Term Disability
Salary: $19-$25 per hour
Schedule: This position is ON-SITE in our Chicago office, with no remote/ hybrid schedule. Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts, 8:30am-5:30pm
Equal Opportunity Statement
Demesmin & Dover provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
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