Legal Assistant- 3540728

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Chicago, IL 60603

Salary/Payrate: $65K-$85K annually plus bonus and AWESOME
benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Preferred

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal
Assistant at their offices in Chicago, IL. This is a full-time
role paying an annual salary of $65K to $85K plus a competitive
bonus and benefits package. This role is on a hybrid work week
allowing for 2 days a week remote work.

Qualifications

* The ideal candidate will possess at minimum 3 – 8 years of
experience supporting attorneys in a law firm setting
* E-filing in Federal and State courts and Court of Appeals
* Exceptional organization skills
* Excellent writing and communication skills
* Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
* Teamwork oriented
* Knowledge of legal terminology and principles
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while
maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer
service
* Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to
completion with limited guidance
* MS Office, Zoom, and Adobe proficiency required
* Experience with key legal applications including Perfect Law,
M365, Adobe, Drop Box, Odyssey, PACER

Responsibilities

* Preparation of legal documents and correspondence from draft to
proofread final
* Reformatting pleadings and documents
* Manage all aspects of scheduling and calendaring
* Prioritize and manage multiple cases/projects
* Coordinates preparation and filing of pleadings and briefs
* Manages service of process; files with court and serves on
parties; coordinates with local counsel
* Organize and maintain electronic case files