Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Small Family Law Firm

Job Duration: Full time or Part-time Mon- Fri

• Pay Rate: $18-22 Hr.
• Benefits: paid time off
• Hours: 8:30/9:00 a.m. to 4:30/5:00 p.m. ( will be about 24 hours within this time frame- some flexibility when those hours will be)
• Location: McHenry, IL
• Job Description:
• Handling incoming calls and other communications
• E-Filing documents with the Clerk of Court
• Managing Office Calendar, tickler system for due dates, and filing system
• Organizing files for daily court call for attorney
• Greeting clients and visitors as needed
• Drafting some documents including Petitions, Motions, Subpoenas, while working with templates in Word and Smokeball software
• Maintaining, and entering information into databases
• Communication with lawyer and clients regarding cases
• Readying materials for trial proceedings including documents and exhibits
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 1 years law office experience (preferred family law )
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Professionalism in customer service via phone
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle fast-paced environment with deadlines
• Ability to compose business-level email communications with proper grammar, etc.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload with great attitude and minimal supervision and work well as a team
• Able to lift 20 lbs.

Pluses but not required:

• Experience with Smokeball legal document software
• Experience with E-filing with Odyssey

Small family law practice with energetic and fun atmosphere/staff. Very upbeat with new ever-changing experiences daily.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

COVID-19 considerations:
Some limitations on in-person appointments. Professional cleaning service and masks/sanitizer readily throughout office.

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked in a law office for at least 1 year within the last 2 years?

Experience:

• work in a law office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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