Legal Assistant | Paralegal

Dodds Law Office; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated legal assistant for a dynamic role in a hybrid work environment. This temporary position offers the potential for conversion to full-time and requires proficiency in various legal and administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to customer service. With flexible hours and a focus on personal injury and workers' compensation cases, this opportunity provides a supportive atmosphere for growth and learning. Join a team dedicated to excellence in legal services and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

401K for qualified employees

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Proficient in computer skills and document management.
• Excellent communication and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and manage the attorney’s docket.
• Schedule consultations and assist during trials.

Skills

Word Processing

Excel

PDF manipulation software

Document management

Organizing

Client management

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Outlook

Job description

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The Dodds Law Office, PC, located in Bloomington, IL, has an immediate temporary position available for a legal assistant. A paralegal with an associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies will also be considered. This opportunity could convert to a full-time permanent position, and the owner envisions a hybrid work environment, with most future work being done remotely. This position offers flexible hours, with an expectation of 25-40 hours/week. Pay will depend on work experience, with potential bonuses and increases based on performance. The firm also offers a 401K for qualified employees. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation but also handles cases in Criminal, DUI & Traffic matters.

Job Responsibilities: Answering phone calls, checking voicemails, sending messages and documents via Outlook, obtaining intake information from potential clients, scheduling initial consultations, managing the attorney’s docket, calendar, and appointments, greeting clients, scanning, forwarding, and saving documents, assisting during trials, and handling mail duties. Additional tasks may be available depending on ability and comfort level.

Qualifications: Proficient computer and technology skills, including Word Processing, Excel, PDF manipulation software, document management, scanning, organizing, calendaring, client management, general secretarial/office management, good grammar & punctuation skills, good communication skills, and willingness to learn.

This position also requires candidates to be extremely organized, detail-oriented, proactive, excel in customer service, possess excellent time management skills, and be self-motivated.

Experience is preferred but not required. English majors are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

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