Executive Legal Assistant

RVStaffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking a legal executive assistant to provide vital administrative and legal support to the CEO and founder of a law firm. Responsibilities include performing legal research, organizing schedules, writing legal reports, and managing case documentation. Experience in personal injury law is advantageous. This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and offers a great opportunity for those looking to grow in a legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal research and administrative support specific to law firm operations.
• Familiarity with legal databases.
• P.I (Personal injury) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and present findings to the managing attorney.
• Organize schedules and arrange meetings for the CEO.
• Write legal reports based on gathered data.

Skills

Legal Research

Administrative Support

Case Documentation Organization

Job description

The legal executive assistant will provide essential support to the CEO and founder of the law firm, during and in-between legal cases. He/She provides both traditional administrative and legal support.

Responsibilities

• Perform Legal Research specific to the case currently being worked on by gathering information in an organized manner and presenting it to the managing attorney.
• Provide Administrative Support (organizing schedules, arranging meetings, and setting up travel arrangements).
• Write Legal Reports based on the data gathered from research and initial interviews.
• Organize and Track Case Documentation.
• Maintain Legal Databases.
• Use external legal databases as needed to gather more data for the cases.

Additional Skills

P.I (Personal injury) experience is a plus