Legal Assistant
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Chicago office. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to a legal team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office.
Requirements
- Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required
- Strong organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Proficient in MS Office
Nice To Haves
- Large law firm experience is a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
Responsibilities
- Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents
- E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts
- Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
- Schedule meetings and conference calls
- Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
- Handle billing for assigned timekeepers
- Assist in trial preparation
- Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis
- Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
- Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Short and Long -Term Disability
- Profit Sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
