LaSalle Network's client, a law firm in downtown Chicago, is actively seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join their team on a Temporary to Permanent basis. They are looking for an individual with a proven track record in creating legal documents from scratch across various practice areas. This role will play a pivotal part in providing comprehensive legal services to their clients while maintaining an efficient office environment.
Legal Assistant Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate proficiency in crafting original legal documents under the guidance of attorneys
- Manage the preparation and assembly of legal materials for a range of cases, utilizing both federal and state court e-filing systems
- Scheduling meetings on behalf of the attorneys
- Collaborate on the accurate completion of monthly timesheets and assist with billing procedures
- Independently assess the urgency of tasks, ensuring timely completion of high-priority assignments
- Fulfill additional duties and tasks as required by the team
Legal Assistant Requirements:
- 3+ years of relevant experience in the legal field; familiarity with personal injury and litigation matters highly preferred
- Need to be able to commute to downtown Chicago
- Experience with eDiscovery and e-filing Federally and Statewide
Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective interactions within the team and with clients - Showcase exceptional technical aptitude and keen attention to detail, particularly in the realms of proofreading and document preparation
- Display advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Adobe and iManage
- Demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment when prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
- Maintain a highly organized work approach, ensuring accuracy while handling multiple responsibilities
- Handle all client-related information, conversations and guest interactions with the utmost confidentiality
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a legal practice by creating legal documents from scratch, harnessing technical skills and maintaining an organized office environment. If you are an experienced legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
Thank you,
Courtney Ward
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
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