Legal Assistant

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA • Berwyn, IL

4d • $24 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Legal Assistant assists
attorneys by performing legal work requiring basic knowledge of legal
procedures, methods, and terminology by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 2 years relevant office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers.
• Organized and detail oriented to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products with the ability to type 45 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorney with management of routine case files.
• Prepares non-complex pleadings, documents, correspondence, and affidavits.
• Conducts basic research such as title searches, estate checks, asset location and skip tracing.
• Reviews files, mail, and standard legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records.
• Contacts client, debtors, attorneys, and courts for further instructions, status updates, and additional information and documentation.
• Negotiates payment arrangements and sale or return of assets/collateral for attorney/client approval.
• Processes and follows-up on post judgment executions.
• Confirms the service of subpoenas, notice of depositions, and other legal documents to witnesses and parties to action.
• Files pleadings and documents with court clerk, as directed.
• Monitors hearing docket and schedules attorney coverage, as needed.
• Forwards accounts to out of town counsel and serves as liaison between client and attorney.
• Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc.
• Reviews, notates, and distributes mail and incoming work to appropriate parties.
• Performs data entry to update notes on account.
• May take and process debtor payments.
• Maintains current knowledge of general legal procedures, deadlines and procedures for appropriate documents, office equipment, and software in general use in the legal community.
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.
• Complete all required training applicable to this position
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays
• Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers [http://www.weltman.com/careers] for more information.
• Promotional opportunities within the Firm
• Fun participation in community involvement initiatives, office parties, and competitions.
• Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc.
• Parking/Public Transit stipend available once benefits are available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees