Legal Support Clerk I
About The Position
HeplerBroom LLC, a large defense firm, is currently seeking a Full-Time Legal Support Clerk I to join our dedicated defense team in our Chicago, Illinois, office. HeplerBroom offers a competitive compensation package and flexible work arrangement opportunities. The firm also offers multiple health benefit options and matching 401K and profit-sharing programs. The firm has recruited and trained highly qualified, dedicated, and energetic attorneys and staff. Our clients expect and receive the highest level of individual service, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, and sound judgment. High expectations of our staff offer the opportunity to make a difference with our clients and immediately contribute to the team.
Requirements
- Minimum 1+ years of legal experience
- Excellent organization, time management, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to anticipate needs and work both proactively and reactively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Strong proofreading and editing skills
- Ability to successfully prioritize multiple projects and meet internal and external deadlines
Responsibilities
- Reception Duties
- Assist with office operation, such as setting up conference room, making coffee and ensuring the kitchen is stocked appropriately for employees and guests
- Process office mail, scan, and route to the appropriate person
- Preparing time entry for attorneys and paralegals
- Prepare letters to clients
- Conducting miscellaneous research projects - CaseNet, Westlaw, social media
- Keeping up to date on all active physical files
- Maintaining case logs for practice area cases, monitoring deadlines and status updates (if requested by group)
- Assisting secretaries with opening and closing files process
- Backing up secretaries for e-filing request
- Backing up secretaries for bates stamping or redacting of documents
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible work arrangement opportunities
- Multiple health benefit options
- Matching 401K
- Profit-sharing programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
