What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Clausen Miller P.C.?
Clausen Miller P.C. is seeking a highly qualified Legal Assistant for our downtown Chicago office to join our Insurance Defense Practice. The Legal Assistant provides secretarial/paralegal and administrative support to attorneys, while working collaboratively with others in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. This position supports multiple attorneys as primary assignments and also provides back-up secretarial assistance to others when needed. Hybrid work schedule available.
Essential Functions:
- Using Word and document management software.
- Maintains Calendar: Maintains and updates the calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings, appointments, and due dates.
- Maintains Files: Sets up, organizes, and maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies.
- Timekeeping, Expense Reporting, Billing: Enter attorneys time and submits in a timely manner.
- Prepares expense reimbursements requests.
- Assists attorneys with scheduling conference calls, etc.
- Provides General Administrative Support.
Requirements:
- 2 years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant.
- Must have knowledge of federal and local court filing rules.
- Must have strong proficiency e-filing in state and federal courts.
- Accurate typing.
- Computer proficiency in the use of Word (styles) document management and database software.
- The ability to prioritize workload and efficiently handle multiple projects with competing deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility and initiative in anticipating what needs to be done
- Time management skills
- Organizational skills including calendaring, and proofreading.
Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.
Benefits & Pay
Target pay range for this role is $60,000 - $75,000 based on the experience and quality of the candidate.
Clausen Miller P.C. offers our employees competitive salaries, including Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k), best in class medical / dental / vision coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, plus life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits paid by the Firm.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000