Legal Assistant

Overview

A midsize law firm with an office in Chicago is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented legal administrative professional with extensive experience in office management, document preparation, and organizational support.

Chicago, Illinois

Job type:
Permanent

Salary: $70,000 - 80,000 per year

Work hours:

9 to 5

Education:

No Degree Required

Experience:

1 Year

• Drafting documents, transcription, formatting, e-filing, coordinating service of process, calendaring, and trial preparation.
• Assist attorneys by proof-reading, formatting and preparing discovery documents, pleadings, subpoenas, motions and status letters.
• Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and attorneys.
• Maintain and update case record system.
• Answer phone calls, take notes, and redirect calls when appropriate.
• Keep multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.
• Input expense reimbursement and check requests.
• Support legal research by communicating with vendors, experts, opposing counsel, and other staff.
• Assist with trial preparation and briefs.
• Index and update pleading and discovery binders.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Schedule client and attorneys appointments.

• Minimum 1+ years recent legal assistant within a law firm.
• Proficiency in typing (65+ wpm).
• Solid understanding of technical legal terminology and court filings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with law firm billing software is a plus.

Starting salary for this position is 70,000 - 80,000 + overtime. A generous benefits package includes medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long term care insurance, college savings plan, 401K and profit sharing.

Please send resume to

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.