Legal Assistant - Affidavits
Mandarich Law Group, LLP•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Mandarich Law Group, LLP is recruiting a Legal Assistant for its Chicago office. This is a full-time, non-exempt, in-office position with a base schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role provides administrative support to attorneys and the legal team, including document preparation, filing, and general office tasks. It also manages legal documents in accordance with applicable regulations and confidentiality standards, and processes affidavit requests and related follow-ups.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Legal Studies, or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Prior law firm experience.
- Basic knowledge of civil litigation.
- Experience with legal management software; JST is preferred.
- Adobe Acrobat Pro experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and the legal team, including document preparation, filing, and general office tasks.
- Manage and organize legal documents while ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality standards.
- Review each state’s affidavit requests and complete assigned worklist and follow-up actions.
- Request affidavits daily to prevent a backlog.
- Work follow-ups and rejections at least twice per week.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid parental leave.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
- On-site gym.
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