Legal Assistant – Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning & Administration

MEYER CAPEL LAW OFFICE; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account or health-s\

Job summary

Meyer Capel, A Professional Corporation in Champaign is seeking a professional legal assistant to support attorneys in business law, real estate, and estate planning. Prior law office or comparable experience is preferred but not required.

The role involves preparing real estate contracts, filing Illinois Secretary of State documents for entities, assisting with contract drafting, and drafting wills and probate papers for court filing; notary assistance may be required.

Qualifications

• Prior law office or comparable experience is preferred but not required.
• Notary requirement: if not already a notary, cooperate with the firm to apply for a notary license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare real estate contracts, order title insurance, and assist with closing documents.
• Prepare Illinois Secretary of State filings for corporations and LLCs.
• Assist with contract drafting and closing documents for business sales and purchases.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate documents for court filing.
• Assist with and witness the execution of estate planning documents.

Job description

Champaign Office

Position Overview
Meyer Capel, A Professional Corporation, is seeking a professional legal assistant to support attorneys in our Champaign office in the areas of business law, real estate, and estate planning and administration. Prior law office or comparable experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare real estate contracts, order title insurance, and assist with closing documents.
• Prepare Illinois Secretary of State filings for corporations and limited liability companies.
• Assist with contract drafting and closing documents for business sales and purchases.
• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate documents for court filing.
• Assist with and witness the execution of estate planning documents.

Notary Requirement
If the selected candidate is not already a notary public, they will be expected to cooperate with the firm in applying for a notary license.

Compensation and Benefits
Meyer Capel offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account or health savings account options
• Paid PTO and company holidays

The expected pay range for individuals with entry-level to three years of experience is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour.