Legal Secretary

Full Time 21 hours from now

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Employment Information

Job Level Entry Level

Experience Less Than 1 Year

Job Type Full Time

Location Chicago, Illinois

Legal Secretary

A midsize law firm with an office in Chicago is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented legal administrative professional with extensive experience in office

management, document preparation, and organizational support.

location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Permanent
salary: $85,000 - 95,000 per year
work hours: 9 to 5
education: No Degree Required
experience: 3 Years

responsibilities:

Responsible for drafting documents, transcription, formatting, e-filing, coordinating service of process, calendaring, and trial preparation.
Assist attorneys by proof-reading, formatting and preparing discovery documents, pleadings, subpoenas, motions and status letters.
Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and attorneys.
Maintain and update case record system.
Answer phone calls, take notes, and redirect calls when appropriate.
Keep multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.
Input expense reimbursement and check requests.
Support legal research by communicating with vendors, experts, opposing counsel, and other staff.
Assist with trial preparation and briefs.
Index and update pleading and discovery binders.
Make travel arrangements.
Schedule client and attorneys appointments.

qualifications:

Minimum 3+ years recent litigation legal secretarial experience within a law firm.
Proficiency in typing (65+ wpm).
Solid understanding of technical legal terminology and court filings.
Experience with trial preparation and briefs.
Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail and accuracy.
Familiarity with law firm billing software is a plus.

Starting Salary for this position is 85,000 - 95,000 + overtime. A generous benefits package includes: medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long term care insurance, college savings plan, 401K and profit sharing.

Please send resume to michael.sosler@tatum-us.com

skills: $0-50 million

Frequently asked questions

Legal Secretary is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

This Legal Secretary position is offered as Full Time.

This role requires Less Than 1 Year experience. Seniority level: Entry Level.

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