Paralegal

Devriendt & Associates; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DeVriendt, Struckmeyer & Associates in Joliet, IL seeks a full-time on-site Paralegal to support attorneys by preparing and organizing legal documents, maintaining the Court calendar, managing case files and the discovery process, and assisting with client communications.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of family law paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with document management and e-filing tools, while upholding confidentiality and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Proficiency in legal document preparation including pleadings, motions, discovery and correspondence.
• Document review with strong attention to accuracy and consistency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, courts and external parties.
• Minimum 3 years paralegal experience in family law.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with standard office software and legal practice tools including DMS and e-filing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a collaborative office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize legal documents for attorneys.
• Maintain the Court calendar and track deadlines.
• Manage case files and the discovery process.
• Assist with client communications and coordination.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Document review

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Tools

Document management systems

E-filing platforms

Job description

DeVriendt, Struckmeyer & Associates is a law practice based in Joliet, Illinois. The firm focuses on Divorce, Parentage, Guardianships, Adoptions, DCFS and Juvenile cases and Order's of Protection. Attorneys are also appointed for mediations as well as Guardian Ad Litem cases.

This is a full-time, on-site Paralegal role based in Joliet, IL. The Paralegal will support attorneys by preparing and organizing legal documents, maintaining the Court calendar, managing case files and the discovery process, and assisting with client communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
• Skilled in Document Review, with attention to detail for accuracy and consistency.
• Excellent Communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, courts, and external parties, both in writing and verbally.
• At least 3 years of relevant paralegal experience in family law.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with standard office software and legal practice tools (e.g., document management systems, e-filing platforms).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively in a collaborative office environment.