Legal Secretary/Assistant

Do you cherish your work?
At our firm, that's exactly what happens:

• You'll value being part of a workplace that thrives on respect and integrity.
• You'll fulfill your purpose in applying your skills to make a difference for clients facing life transitions.
• You'll appreciate your co-workers and the meaningful mission your work serves.

Company and Culture:
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There's a unique energy here—an Aliveness that comes from being part of a team focused on creating positive change. Clients feel it, appreciate it, and share their experiences with others.

Position Overview:
This Legal Secretary role is an attention-to-detail transactional role balanced with significant client contact and support. This is a role for someone who truly loves people contact yet thrives in following a process and checking off steps in the process as you expedite the client through the process.

Is your skillset one that fits real estate closings or litigation support - that skillset a natural social and friendly demeanor make you a great fit for this position.

While no prior probate experience is required, your organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow processes will ensure smooth client experiences.

The challenge awaits:
This is no ordinary Legal Secretary role. You will love this role as you guide families through the process with precision and care. This position will challenge and reward you!

What makes this role unique:

• Process-driven and detail-oriented: You’ll follow precise steps to ensure accuracy, organize case files, and track time in Clio Manage software. Your sharp attention to detail will ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Problem solver: Whether drafting legal documents, communicating with clients, or filing with the courts, you’ll approach every challenge with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Organizational master: You'll plan your day around client needs, efficiently balancing deadlines and schedules with confidence.
• Tech-savvy: You’ll embrace technology, fearlessly learning new tools and adapting to streamline your work.
• Right and left brain thinker: Whether it's managing a case file or finding creative solutions, your ability to think critically and innovatively will set you apart.
• No hiding: Unlike most jobs where people hide and wait for the day to end, here you’ll operate from your power. You’ll tackle your tasks in sprints that challenge you and reward both you and your clients.
• Compassionate and service-oriented: You’ll be a listener first, focused on truly caring for clients, making small but powerful differences in their lives.
• Team player with a passion to learn: You thrive in a collaborative environment, continuously growing alongside your colleagues and contributing to collective success.
• Time management ninja: Time is your most valuable resource—you’ll manage it wisely, ensuring efficiency without sacrificing quality.
• No drama, only results: Our office culture is about removing distractions and tuning into a productive inner space, where we work from to create our best work every day, taking pride in what we accomplish. Does this resonate with you!?

The reward:
In this role, every task you complete, every challenge you overcome, contributes directly to the well-being of clients and the success of our mission. You’ll leave work each day amazed at how the time flew and fulfilled knowing you’re one with a team that made an important positive difference for clients.

If you’re ready for a role that pushes you to grow and rewards your effort, this is the rewarding challenge you’ve been looking for.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role in a legal setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or relevant certification preferred.
• Proficient in legal terminology and document preparation.
• Proofread, high attention to detail and demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and follow through skills.
• Fulfilled by getting into the zone at work and thriving through a day of championing. organizing and executing a daily list of tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fearless computer and software attitude!
• Lifelong learner with a hunger to learn and grow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,065.00 - $60,286.00 per year

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Glenview, IL 60025 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,065 - $60,286