What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant position at Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP?
Job Description:
Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant for small law firm ( /- 20 attorneys) firm in Chicago. The firm was established in 1985 and has experienced very low staff turnover.
Candidates should have 10 years of relevant experience. Primary practice area would be estate and tax planning, with some related corporate and real estate work. Little to no litigation work. Must be extremely detail oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Excel. Experience in Tabs 3 or Juris billing software would be a plus.
The job would involve assisting multiple attorneys (including the firm’s Senior Partner) with word processing (including the proofreading, production and editing of legal documents), billing, client communication, filing, and general administration. Full time commitment (37.5 hrs. per week) and 5-day in-person presence in the firm’s Chicago Loop office is required.
Current employee benefits include firm paid medical and dental, firm contributions to an eligible HSA account.
Salary range is $80,000 - $90,000, but may be negotiable to commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60603 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60603: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000