Receptionist & Legal Assistant — Social Justice Impact

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance and retirement benefits

Leave benefits

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a motivated Receptionist/Legal Assistant for our Eastern Regional Office in Champaign, Illinois. The role is the first point of contact for the public, providing reception duties and supporting the criminal records team with clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include answering phones, handling correspondence, maintaining case notes, typing documents, and E-filing. The organization offers strong benefits and a commitment to social justice.

Qualifications

• Secretarial experience strongly preferred.
• Clear communication in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately type and edit one's work.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and comfortable with technology.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, direct calls, and perform receptionist responsibilities
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and others
• Maintain case notes and time entries in case management system
• Type legal documents and correspondence
• E-file legal documents and handle mail
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Secretarial experience

Communication skills

Typing

MS Office

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a motivated Receptionist/Legal Assistant for our Eastern Regional Office in Champaign, Illinois. The role is the first point of contact for the public, providing reception duties and supporting the criminal records team with clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include answering phones, handling correspondence, maintaining case notes, typing documents, and E-filing. The organization offers strong benefits and a commitment to social justice.