Legal Assistant I - Title Recording

Current with LOGS Legal Group LLP•Bannockburn, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

LOGS Legal Group LLP is hiring a remote, part-time Legal Assistant to support its creditor-rights legal services. The role provides work product to financial institutions represented by the firm and requires taking and applying direction from internal and external parties. The Legal Assistant is expected to complete assigned work thoroughly, accurately, and on time while helping ensure compliance with laws, regulations, client requirements, court rules, and best practices. The position involves updating firm and client systems, organizing legal documents, completing work queue assignments, assisting with materials for clients and courts, reviewing and routing incoming documents, and communicating professionally through phone, email, and messaging platforms. The role requires accurate data entry, attention to detail, time management, independent and collaborative work, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and computers. The position is remote, part-time, non-exempt, and hourly, with scheduled hours between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a technology-driven environment.
Accurate data-entry skills.
Ability to follow basic instructions, job aids, procedures, and firm policies.
Strong time-management skills.
Ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed.
Commitment to responsive, timely service.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel, and general computer proficiency.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods, remain focused for extended periods, use a computer for a significant portion of the day, perform repetitive movements such as typing and clicking, and multitask.

Responsibilities

Update internal firm systems and external client systems within expected timeframes.
Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file, and organize legal documentation.
Complete assigned work queue items within designated timeframes.
Grasp and retain basic legal concepts and terminology relevant to producing accurate work product.
Assist with preparing items required by clients and courts.
Review incoming documents and distribute them to appropriate parties.
Communicate professionally and promptly by phone, email, and internal or external messaging systems.
Complete assigned training in the firm's learning management system on time.
Perform additional duties as assigned.