Law Firm
Rockford, IL
Legal Staff Paralegal in Rockford, IL
Legal Staff
Min 3 yrs required
No
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced law firm environment.
- Independently prepare, process, transcribe, edit, and electronically file legal documents and client files.
- Assist attorneys with billing and file closing procedures, including handling encrypted documents and email correspondence.
- Maintain attorneys’ calendars and docket hearings timely.
- Provide excellent customer service to attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
- Handle multiple large volume tasks efficiently, ensuring thoroughness despite fast pace and short timeframes.
- Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to improve processes and documentation, minimizing errors.
Education and Experience Information:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Three (3) years of prior office or law firm experience preferred.
- Prior litigation experience is preferred.
- Must possess strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
Salary Information:
- The base salary range is $19 to $29 per hour.
- The salary offered will consider several factors, including geographic location, experience, scope and responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability and specialization, and business needs. The range may be modified in the future.
Additional Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- Voluntary Life/ADD insurance.
- Employee Assistance Benefits.
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Holiday.
- Dress for Your Day policy.
- Basic term life/ADD insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability at no additional cost to full-time employees.
- Employer match of employee deferral for the 401K plan.
Legal Terminology and Requirements:
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer.
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- The candidate must be able to pass a background check, and any job offer will be contingent on the results of this check.
- Benefits listed are current at the time of posting but are subject to change at any time.
Jun 16, 2025
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