Paralegal

Full-time

No

Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

To keep our employees safe, we are following all CDC guidelines and have implemented strict cleaning and social distancing protocols in our office.

Work Location:

One location

Work Remotely:

No

Law Firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team in North Barrington, IL. As a Paralegal, you will provide essential administrative support to our attorneys, ensuring that all legal documents are drafted accurately and efficiently. We are proud to have been chosen as a Best Place to Work for 2022 and 2023, and we are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team.

Responsibilities:

- Prioritize and handle matters in a timely manner
- Schedule meetings and arrange conference rooms
- Prepare and assemble packages for client matters
- Answer and screen phone calls and emails for attorneys
- Coordinate with clients, external counsel, and vendors to exchange information and documentation
- Keep clients updated on important legal dates and events
- Assist with legal research as needed
- Execute attorney corrections to finalize documents
- Maintain organized and up-to-date trial documents, file opening packets, and client files
- Provide excellent customer service by promptly returning client calls and resolving needs efficiently
- Assist with reception duties when needed
- Maintain office procedures and systems
- Maintain confidentiality and work independently
- Other projects and tasks as assigned

Required Skills:

- Excellent telephone and meeting etiquette
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Professionalism and interpersonal skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal terminology
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Familiarity with office equipment, machines, and software programs

Benefits:

- 401(k) plan with matching
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Monday to Friday schedule

COVID-19 Considerations:

To ensure the safety of our employees, we are following all CDC guidelines and have implemented strict cleaning and social distancing protocols in our office.

Location:

- North Barrington, IL

Remote work:

- No

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team at Law Firm in North Barrington, IL. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication and time management skills, as well as a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and providing exceptional service to our clients. Apply now to be a part of our award-winning team!

find out why we were chosen as a 2022 + 2023 best place to work!

responsibilities:

determine matters of top priority and handle accordingly;

schedule meetings and arrange conference rooms;

order, assemble and prepare packages for certain client matters, track related expenses;

answer/screen/initiate phone calls and emails for attorney;

coordinate with clients, external counsel and other vendors to obtain and exchange information and documentation related to legal matters;

keeping the client updated on upcoming depositions, hearings, or meetings;

assist with legal research, as needed;

execute attorney corrections to finalize documents;

good organizational skills a must. gather information, documents, categorize and organize all hard copy and electronic trial documents, file opening packets and client files;

provide excellent customer service by promptly returning client phone calls daily and resolving client needs in a sensitive and efficient manner;

answer phones when needed for reception backup;

maintain office procedures;

maintain and update existing document production forms and systems;

maintain confidentiality and work independently;

all other projects as assigned. required skills:

telephone/meeting etiquette, oral and written communication skills, professionalism, strong working knowledge of microsoft office word, excel, powerpoint and teams, legal terminology, interpersonal skills, organization, planning, proofreading and grammatical skills, time management, familiarity with office equipment, machines and software programs

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