Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Ruberry Stalmack & Garvey, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term Disability insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Loop Law Firm is seeking an energetic Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys with case management and documentation. The role emphasizes strong organization, confidentiality, and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have professional demeanor, solid typing, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Prior law firm experience or a college degree is preferred; this is a full-time, on-site position with pay commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• High proficiency in typing and word processing.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of office procedures and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior law firm experience or college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing correspondence and typing legal documents.
• Document summary and review.
• Paper and electronic file organization.
• Court filings, both electronically and in person.
• Preparing and organizing trial and deposition exhibits.
• Locating / obtaining medical records.
• Performing legal research.
• Scheduling of meetings.
• Maintaining internal docket calendars.

Skills

Typing

Word processing

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Discretion

Independent thinking

Team player

Professional demeanor

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Chicago Loop Law Firm is seeking an energetic and resourceful individual to grow our Paralegal/Legal Assistant team, to provide effective support and case management to multiple attorneys.

Our ideal candidate will be flexible and a self-starter, with excellent communication and organizational skills. The ability to juggle and prioritize multiple time-sensitive projects while maintaining calm and positive energy is key component to success.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing correspondence and typing legal documents
• Document summary and review
• Paper and electronic file organization
• Court filings, both electronically and in person
• Preparing and organizing trial and deposition exhibits
• Locating / obtaining medical records
• Performing legal research
• Scheduling of meetings
• Maintaining internal docket calendars

Skills and Experience:

• Possess a professional manner and appearance
• Highly skilled in typing/word processing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Firm grasp of office procedures
• Ability to take direction, while exercising judgment and independent thought
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Can work both independently and as a team

Prior law firm experience or college degree preferred.

This is a full-time, on-site position. Pay is commensurate with experience.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Long-term Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending plans
• paid time off

Salary range is $45,000 to $60,000 per annum commensurate with experience.