Family Law Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Family Law firm seeking two legal assistants/paralegals for newly created legal/assistant/paralegal positions, one in Edwardsville, Illinois, and one in the St. Charles, Missouri office. Candidates are preferred to have graduated from an American Bar Association certified paralegal program and have at least two years of recent family law legal experience in Illinois/Missouri. Candidates must have good critical thinking skills, the ability to prioritize work, work well independently, the ability to proof work and use proper grammar and punctuation, must be organized, experienced with e-filing, ability to organize files and pleadings, generate discovery, experience with trial preparation, fluent ability to use Apple computers and Microsoft Word software, maintain attorneys calendars and deadlines, an understanding of the legal system, work well with staff, attorneys, and take directions, experience meeting with clients, answering discovery, completing financial affidavits, and capable of drafting legal documents/correspondence with accuracy. The position will require knowledge of civil procedure deadlines for calendaring, a good work ethic, and diligence. Benefits include paid holidays, earned PTO time, and employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan upon qualification. Work hours: business hours, Monday-Friday. Compensation is dependent upon ability and experience. Must send a cover letter with the available start date and resume with references and contact information as well as employment history and salary requirements. Salary Range: depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.75 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Free parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
• family law: 2 years minimum (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Work Location: In person