Legal Assistant

Clausen Miller P.C.•Chicago, IL

15d•$60,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clausen Miller P.C. is seeking a highly qualified Legal Assistant for our downtown Chicago office to join our Insurance Defense Practice. The Legal Assistant provides secretarial/paralegal and administrative support to attorneys, while working collaboratively with others in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. This position supports multiple attorneys as primary assignments and also provides back-up secretarial assistance to others when needed. Hybrid work schedule available.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant.
Must have knowledge of federal and local court filing rules.
Must have strong proficiency e-filing in state and federal courts.
Accurate typing.
Computer proficiency in the use of Word (styles) document management and database software.
The ability to prioritize workload and efficiently handle multiple projects with competing deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility and initiative in anticipating what needs to be done.
Time management skills
Organizational skills including calendaring, and proofreading.

Nice To Haves

Using Word and document management software.

Responsibilities

Maintains and updates the calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings, appointments, and due dates.
Sets up, organizes, and maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies.
Enters attorneys time and submits in a timely manner.
Prepares expense reimbursements requests.
Assists attorneys with scheduling conference calls, etc.
Provides General Administrative Support.