Legal Staff Paralegal in Belleville, IL

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Belleville, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Belleville, IL

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Paralegal/Legal Secretary The candidate will work for a personal injury law firm. Request and summarize police reports, medical records, and bills. Draft pleadings, briefs, and correspondence. Perform discovery and e-discovery. Assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials. Manage the calendar and incoming scheduling orders. Provide administrative support to the attorney. Effectively communicate with clients, experts, colleagues, insurance representatives, and opposing counsel. Greet visitors and perform an initial screening of clients. Answer phone calls, take notes/messages, and redirect calls when appropriate. Should have an Associate degree and 1 year of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant, with e-filing, and 3 years in Microsoft Office. Experience in personal injury law preferred. Should have experience with electronic filing in Illinois and Missouri. Paralegal or Legal Secretary certification or diploma preferred. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Windows. Outstanding time-management and typing skills are needed.