Law Clerk (Downstate Status)

Hennessy & Roach, P.C.•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Successful law firm seeks a full time Law Clerk for our downtown Chicago headquarters. Candidate must be detail oriented. This position requires a highly motivated, reliable, organized professional capable of functioning in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment. Please forward cover letter, resume and salary requirements for consideration.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
0-2 years of experience supporting a legal office or working in the legal industry.
Working knowledge of court rules and procedures.
Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
Excellent communication and proofreading skills.
Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently.
Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability.
Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Outlook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparing downstate status calls and updating Perfect Law on results from the status call meetings.
Following a filing system and organizing records, such as letters, legal documents, case files, correspondence, invoices, and memoranda according to that system.
Keeping files up to date.
Handling mail, faxing, using a copy machine, maintaining a calendar, managing office equipment and ordering supplies.
Acting as a courier to make deliveries and pickups within the downtown Chicagoland area.
Ownership of 10 downstate status calls preparation and updating information in Perfect Law as well as notifying attorneys and clients of results.
Docketing.
Keeping cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
Reviewing mail and other related documents pertaining to worker’s compensation cases.
Assisting attorney with filing of Circuit Court and Appellate briefs and motions.
Ensuring documents are properly delivered to the appropriate venue.
Maintaining daily calendar and computer files.
Ensuring tasks are completed timely and properly documented.
Making sure filing is done and up to date.
Accomplishing organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Maintaining records attendant to court proceedings.
Other related duties as assigned.