Legal Assistant - Corporate & Litigation Support

Howard-; Peoria (IL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Descripción de la vacante

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Peoria, IL seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with at least three years' experience in corporate transactions and business litigation to support our attorneys and clients in a fast-paced office.

The role covers calendar management, docket maintenance, e-filing, client liaison, drafting confidential documents, and billing tasks, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and professional client service.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate transactions and litigation law.
• Familiarity with closing processes, entity formation, and corporate governance documentation.
• Familiarity with Federal and State court processes and procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage complex and high-volume calendars for attorneys and clients.
• Maintain Attorneys' dockets.
• E-file with Federal and State courts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients; screen calls and maintain strong client relationships.
• Draft and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Create and manage spreadsheets using formulas and pivot tables.
• Handle attorney time entry and billing processes.
• Maintain client files in both physical and digital formats (NetDocs).
• Prepare and file annual corporate filings.
• Uphold confidentiality of all firm and client matters.
• Assist with front desk/reception duties on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Conocimientos

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Client service

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred in legal studies or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Document management systems

Descripción del empleo

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Peoria, IL seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with at least three years' experience in corporate transactions and business litigation to support our attorneys and clients in a fast-paced office.

The role covers calendar management, docket maintenance, e-filing, client liaison, drafting confidential documents, and billing tasks, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and professional client service.