Job Title: Legal Secretary
Job Responsibilities:
- Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
- Assist in preparing transactional documents, such as closing binders and deal summaries.
- Assist in opening new client files.
- Assist in reviewing, editing, and preparing client billing.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents.
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments related to transactions.
- Organize and maintain transactional documents and files, both electronically and in hard copy.
- Handle phone calls, emails, and other correspondence related to transactional matters.
- Ensure compliance with filing deadlines and requirements related to transactions.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and sensitive legal matters.
Education and Experience:
- At least 5-10 years’ experience as a legal secretary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Required Competencies:
- Highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to be proactive, assertive, and willing to work independently and collaboratively with other legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys.
- Ability to meet deadlines and provide excellent internal and external client service.
- Clear and concise communication skills with a solution-oriented approach.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.
Additional Information:
This position is not open to recruiters. The law firm is a full-service business law firm with 240 attorneys headquartered in Chicago and is one of the fastest-growing law firms in the Midwest. The law firm has offices in multiple locations, including Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity, not discriminating based on various personal and demographic factors.
