Legal Assistant

Avanti Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Staffing in Chicago seeks a Legal Assistant/Admin Assistant to support due diligence, court searches, and client coordination. This role offers growth in a small, private company with a relaxed atmosphere.

You will perform online court searches, handle filings, interact with clients and state agencies, and generate reports using MS Word and Excel plus QuickBooks. Ideal candidates read docket statuses, type 55 WPM, and bring 2+ years law firm experience; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Reading court dockets and analyzing case status
• High typing speed with accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed

Responsibilities

• Perform online court searches to identify judgments and pending suits.
• Online corporate and legal research for business transactions (UCCs, Liens, Suits & Judgments).
• Document filing and coordination of filing projects including Corp/LLC Formations, Annual Reports, etc.
• Extensive interaction with clients, co-workers, online State filing systems and Govt. agencies.
• Coordinate vendors who may help with searching, filing and document retrieval.
• Generate invoices using QuickBooks and create reports in MS Word and Excel.
• General office duties including telephone, scanning, typing and database maintenance.

Skills

Typing 55 WPM

Court research

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

2 years college preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Immediate opportunity to join a specialized firm that works in conjunction with law firms, lenders & companies of all sizes, fulfilling legal due diligence, and compliance, for commercial lending and M&A activity in all 50 states.

We streamline the legal due diligence and corporate filing processes for corporate, commercial real estate and business attorneys, and their paralegals; to help them meet closing deadlines.

We have a Full-Time Opportunity for Legal Assistant/Admin. Assistant with a positive attitude and a desire for long-term growth. This is a great opportunity for professionals who would like to work at a small, private company in Chicago with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The ideal candidate takes pride in thoroughness & accuracy and can multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform online court searches to identify & report judgments and pending suits.
• Online corporate and legal research for business transactions (UCCs, Liens, Suits & Judgments).
• Document filing and coordination of filing projects, including Corp/LLC Formations, Annual Reports, etc.
• Extensive interaction with clients, co-workers, online State filing systems and Govt. agencies.
• Coordinate vendors who may help with searching, filing and document retrieval.
• Generate invoices using QuickBooks and create reports in MS Word and Excel to provide our clients with timely, thorough, and accurate results.
• General office duties, including but not limited to telephone, scanning, typing and database maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read Court Dockets and analyze cases for the status or final disposition.
• Minimum 55 WPM with the accuracy required.
• 2 years of college preferred, HS diploma required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of law firm or related practical experience required.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Self-starter, quick learner with proactive critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills are necessary for multi-tasking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.