Legal Assistant - Rockford, IL
About The Position
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., is seeking a motivated, organized, and reliable individual for a full-time experienced Legal Assistant position in their Rockford office. This role involves assisting attorneys and paralegals with various tasks, including preparing, processing, transcribing, editing, and electronically filing legal documents and client files. The Legal Assistant will also support attorneys with billing and file closing procedures, manage attorneys' calendars, and docket hearings. Excellent customer service to attorneys, paralegals, and staff is expected.
Requirements
- Prior office or law firm experience (three (3) years preferred).
- Prior litigation experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills working with Microsoft Office.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to be efficient and thorough with multiple large volume tasks, despite a fast pace and short timeframes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Solid communication skills.
- Well organized and detail-oriented.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
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 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
