What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.?
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., is a large, fast-paced law firm seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individual for a full-time experienced Legal Assistant position in our Champaign office.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A LEGAL ASSISTANT
- As an experienced Legal Assistant, you will spend most of your time assisting attorneys and paralegals. You will independently and correctly prepare, process, transcribe, edit, and electronically file legal documents and client files. You will assist attorneys with billing and file closing procedures, including encrypted documents and email correspondence. You will excel at maintaining attorneys' calendars and docketing hearings on time.
- You will provide excellent customer service to the attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS TO BE A LEGAL ASSISTANT
- High school diploma or equivalent (required); Associate's degree or related certification (preferred).
- At least 5 years of experience in a Legal Assistant role.
- Significant experience in medical malpractice is preferred.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with office management and case management software.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Customer service mindset and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues.
- Must have transcription experience.
Despite a fast pace and short timeframes, you excel and are efficient and thorough with multiple large volume tasks. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to help improve processes and documentation to minimize errors.
Do you have solid communication skills? Do the words well organized and detail-oriented describe you? Would you love to be part of a team dedicated to exceptional results? If so, we want you to join our team!
Compensation and Benefits
The base salary range is $20. to $24. an hour. The salary offered will take into account several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability and specialization, as well as business needs. The range may be modified in the future.
This position offers excellent benefits*, for full-time employees, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life/ADD
- Employee Assistance Benefits
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Holiday
Additionally, the Firm provides full-time employees at no additional cost:
- Basic term life/ADD
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- An employer match of employee deferral for the 401K plan
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR LEGAL TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position at our law firm, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!
Heyl Royster is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
*This benefit list is current at the time of posting but is subject to change at any time.
Salary : $20 - $24
