Legal Assistant - Rockford, IL
About The Position
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C. is a large, fast-paced law firm seeking a motivated, organized, and reliable individual for a full-time experienced Legal Assistant position in our Rockford office. As a Legal Assistant, you will spend most of your time assisting attorneys and paralegals. You will independently and correctly prepare, process, transcribe, edit, and electronically file legal documents and client files. You will assist attorneys with billing and file closing procedures, including encrypted documents and email correspondence. You will excel at maintaining attorneys' calendars and docketing hearings on time. You will provide excellent customer service to the attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
Requirements
- Prior office or law firm experience
- Must have strong computer skills working with Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Solid communication skills
- Well organized and detail-oriented
- Must be able to pass a background check
Nice To Haves
- Three (3) years preferred prior office or law firm experience
- Prior litigation experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Independently and correctly prepare, process, transcribe, edit, and electronically file legal documents and client files.
- Assist attorneys with billing and file closing procedures, including encrypted documents and email correspondence.
- Maintain attorneys' calendars and docket hearings on time.
- Provide excellent customer service to the attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life/ADD
- Basic term life/ADD
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive employer match for the 401K plan
- Employee assistance benefits
- Paid vacation/sick/holiday
- Dress for your day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
