Junior Legal Administrative Clerk

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Chicago, IL seeks an Administrative Legal Clerk to assist busy practice teams. This entry-level position offers exposure to a law firm environment and hands-on experience with litigation support and document management.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining files, scanning and organizing documents, assisting in trial preparation, learning litigation software, and performing light receptionist duties.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with MS Office and file management suite.
• Some office experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Critical reasoning and personal judgment required.
• Strong organizational skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies.
• Find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from team members.
• Scan/OCR documents.
• Read incoming materials to determine classification or filing.
• Prepare documents for offsite storage and confidential disposal.
• Maintain client notebooks.
• Assist in trial preparation.
• Learn and utilize litigation software.
• Some receptionist duties on a multiline system.
• Conference room preparation and setup.

Skills

MS Office

Office experience

Independent work

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Chicago, IL seeks an Administrative Legal Clerk to assist busy practice teams. This entry-level position offers exposure to a law firm environment and hands-on experience with litigation support and document management.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining files, scanning and organizing documents, assisting in trial preparation, learning litigation software, and performing light receptionist duties.