Practice Assistant

Foley and Mansfield, P.L.L.P. • Chicago, IL

3h • $48,000 - $57,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Foley Mansfield’s Chicago office is seeking a service-oriented Practice Assistant to support the team. If you are looking to learn new skills, be part of a team, and grow your career within a well-established law firm, apply today! This is an entry-level position; we will provide training. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, a high level of initiative and follow-through, and the ability to work successfully in a variety of software programs. This position is hybrid: 1 day in office, 4 days remote.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of initiative and follow-through
• Ability to work successfully in a variety of software programs

Responsibilities

• Saving files to internal document management programs (currently iManage and Client Specific databases).
• Managing master case list for all entities and updating as needed.
• Ensuring all litigation dates and deadlines are accurately calendared for team members.
• Drafting and processing subpoenas for records; following up via phone and email daily on subpoena request and updating internal chart re status of request. Billing time re same.
• Purchasing, downloading, and saving records to document management programs.
• Tracking assignments to team members and calendaring assignment due dates.
• Regularly updating internal case management system (FMP) and client extranets.
• Assisting with trial preparation as needed.
• Filing documents in state and federal courts.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Free mental health and therapy benefit (Modern Health app)
• Employer-paid life coverage
• Employer-paid disability coverage
• 401k with employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed