Legal Staff Paralegal in Aurora, IL

Law Firm

Aurora, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Aurora, IL

Legal Staff

No

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Paralegal The candidate under general direction, provides high-level day-to-day paralegal support to the Principal attorney and all legal staff, including Corporate, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property and other transactional assignments. Research and prepare documents for Corporate litigated cases. Research and study legal documents to investigate facts and law of cases, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases to assist attorneys. Receive and screen communications, including telephone calls and emails, and provide general assistance to clients. Review and prepare miscellaneous legal documents that may include briefs, wills and trusts, real estate documentation, trademark, corporate books, discovery, and exhibits. Preparing affidavits of documents, maintaining case correspondence and document files. Evaluating current procedures to determine process that is more efficient. Reviewing and filing petitions, pleadings, and other legal documents pertinent to court procedures under the direction of the attorney in charge. Delivering subpoenas and/or documents to parties and witnesses to action. Provide back-up, when necessary, to Legal Secretary which may include preparing routine letters and correspondence, mail, and answering phone calls. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The candidate should preferably have Associates degree and/or Paralegal Certificate. Must have 1-4 years or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Transaction or Litigation is required. Experience with Estate Planning and Public Notary is preferred. Minimum Typing Speed: 60 WPM is essential.