What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Law Office of J. Jeltes, Ltd.?
Established boutique Chicago-based Law Firm with office in Tucson looking for a part-time Legal Assistant with strong organizational skills and at least of experience working in a law firm.
A professional image, excellent communication, and an assertive work ethic are a must. The qualified candidate must be detail oriented. A self-starter who is extremely responsible, dependable, and highly motivated is the ideal fit. Candidate must be able to work in a REMOTE position with occasional in person meetings. The law firm practices in both Chicago, Illinois and Tucson, Arizona. Legal assistant will perform legal work relevant to both client bases.
Candidate will be responsible for providing support to the primary attorney and act as back up the administrative assistant, as needed. Computer skills (adobe, Excel and Word), strong drafting abilities, and multi-tasking are essential. Duties include but are not limited to: court filings (ie, e-filing), drafting routine pleadings, conducting discovery, and opening and maintaining files throughout the course of legal proceedings.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Draft routine correspondence and other documents for clients and attorneys
- Draft pleadings, motions, and notices; prepare, organize and distribute discovery; filings/errands in Court; E-filing
- Prepare initial estate plan draft templates
- Process, organize, and distribute confidential and sensitive documents
- Maintain case file and court calendar for client matters
· Prepare courtesy copy packets for judges and correspond with courts on legal case management
· Maintain a comprehensive understanding of judge’s standing orders
· Review and analyze financial information submitted by client throughout course of case
· Any additional substantive legal tasks as assigned by Attorney
Pay is $18-$25/ hour depending on experience.
20 hours per week
Please submit a cover letter AND cover letter in PDF format to admin@jelteslaw.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tucson, AZ 85750
Salary : $18 - $25