Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal / Intake Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:
- Handle a variety of tasks related to elder law practice including court clerking, e-filing, drafting accountings, probate pleadings, organizing Medicaid applications, and preparing estate planning documents.
- Manage intake calls and emails from prospective clients, schedule first meetings between the prospective client and attorney, and follow up with prospective clients until they have retained the law firm.
- Utilize software effectively to perform job duties.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and analytical ability.
- Maintain a keen eye for detail and work independently.
- Interact and communicate effectively with people, showing interest in legal services.

Education and Experience Information:
- College degree required.
- At least one year of experience as a paralegal.
- Prior legal experience in probate or elder law is a plus, but the law firm is willing to train the right person.

Salary Information:
- Pay ranges from to per hour, commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:
- Full-time position with an 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Work Location:
- In-person position, with the ability to commute to Chicago, IL 60602 required.