Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• The Legal Assistant will collaborate with up to four attorneys and be responsible for maintaining an effective daily workflow, while independently managing administrative services to support business clients
• This role is crucial in ensuring that the attorneys can focus on their legal work without being bogged down by administrative tasks
• The ideal candidate will also provide assistance at the front desk as needed, making this a versatile position that requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively
• In this full-time opportunity, the Legal Assistant will manage assigned attorneys' dockets, calendars, and appointments, ensuring that all deadlines are met and that the attorneys are prepared for their meetings and court appearances
• The role involves screening incoming client calls and correspondence, responding as necessary, and composing and preparing confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex corporate documents
• The Legal Assistant will also be responsible for preparation and filings with governmental authorities in Illinois and other states, as well as preparing legal binders as needed
• Additionally, the position requires conducting attorney time entry and billing, making travel arrangements when necessary, and maintaining confidentiality of all firm and client matters
• The Legal Assistant will perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall efficiency of the firm
• Managing assigned attorneys' dockets, calendars, and appointments
• Screening incoming client calls and correspondence and responding as necessary
• Composing and preparing confidential correspondence, reports and other complex corporate documents
• Preparation and filings with governmental authorities in Illinois and other states
• Preparing legal binders as needed
• Conducting attorney time entry and billing
• Making travel arrangements when necessary
• Maintaining confidentiality of all firm and client matters
• Performing other duties as assigned