Paralegal for Edwardsville office

Heyl Royster•Edwardsville, IL

1d•$22 - $28

About The Position

Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., a regional law firm, based in Peoria, IL, with over 100 attorneys in seven offices, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Paralegal position in our Peoria and/or Edwardsville offices. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of General Civil litigation Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work Ability to work independently and within a team Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills Ability to manage case files, deadlines, and discovery QUALIFICATIONS TO BE A PARALEGAL Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certificate required Minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience Experience in med mal preferred, but not required Understanding of legal procedures and terminology is desired Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Experience with document management systems is strongly desired Compensation and Benefits The base salary range is $22.00 to $28.00 an hour. The salary offered will take into account several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability and specialization, as well as business needs. The range may be modified in the future. This position offers excellent benefits, for full-time employees, including: Medical Dental Vision Voluntary Life/ADD Additionally, the Firm provides full-time employees at no additional cost: 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 If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today! ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR LEGAL TEAM? We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position at our law firm, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you! Heyl Royster is an equal opportunity employer. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This benefit list is current at the time of posting but is subject to change at any time. Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on results of background check.