Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk

Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk position at the law firm entails providing essential support to attorneys and paralegals, primarily in the management of data integrity and case organization. Key responsibilities include:

- Managing, organizing, storing, and analyzing all incoming data efficiently while adhering to agreed-upon security standards.
- Reviewing data for inconsistencies or anomalies that may affect analytical results.
- Maintaining databases to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Communicating with team members regarding data changes and requirements.
- Downloading and saving documents into NetDocs.
- Assisting with other tasks as assigned.
- Meeting a billable requirement of 1000 hours annually.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk position should have the following qualifications:

- Required experience in data input.
- Preferred experience in asbestos-related matters.
- 1-2 years of experience in litigation is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with electronic court filings.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time effectively.

Core Requirements:
The role demands a high level of professional integrity, excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. The candidate should be capable of:

- Delivering superior service to all internal and external customers and communicating effectively.
- Interacting professionally and courteously with clients and employees, maintaining a professional appearance.
- Producing work efficiently and accurately, ensuring a quality final work product.
- Exercising good judgment and making sound decisions under deadlines.
- Maintaining confidentiality and building trust within the team.
- Assuming responsibility for decisions and acting decisively.
- Leading and motivating others when applicable, managing direct reports, including performance evaluation, goal-setting, employee development, and problem-solving.

Position-Specific Requirements:
- Asbestos experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with electronic court filings.
- Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time efficiently.

Legal Terminology and Compliance:
The job description emphasizes that the role is not an exhaustive statement of functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The law firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform the essential functions of the position. Candidates should ,000
- State of Colorado: $49,000 - $68,000
- State of Illinois: $54,000 - $75,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $50,000 - $60,000
- State of Maryland: $47,000 - $59,000
- State of Massachusetts: $57,000 - $79,000
- State of Minnesota: $48,000 - $60,000
- State of New York: $55,000 - $66,000
- State of Washington: $51,000 - $62,000
- Washington, .: $59,000 - $71,400

These salary ranges do not include a discretionary bonus, which is non-guaranteed and dependent on individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements.

Candidates are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume when applying. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from minorities, females, disabled individuals, and veterans. Principal applicants only are considered for the position.