Legal Assistant
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will provide vital support to attorneys specializing in employee benefits, labor, and employment law. Your organizational expertise and attention to detail will ensure smooth operations and effective case management.
Responsibilities:• Manage calendars and schedules for attorneys, ensuring all appointments and deadlines are accurately tracked.
• Prepare and format legal documents, including those related to employee benefits and labor laws.
• Conduct research and assist with case preparation in areas such as employment and labor law.
• Maintain and organize client files, both physically and electronically, using tools like Time Matters and Tabs3.
• Coordinate meetings and appointments, ensuring smooth scheduling processes.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring timely and precise communication.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records to support legal processes.
• Assist with billing and administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with firm standards.
• Provide typing support with proficiency in typing speeds between 45-60 WPM.
• Utilize Microsoft Word and other technology tools to create and edit legal documents effectively.• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role within a law firm or legal department.
• Strong proficiency in calendar management and scheduling tools.
• Knowledge of employee benefit plans, labor law, and employment law.
• Familiarity with legal software such as Time Matters and Tabs3.
• Excellent typing skills with a speed of 45-60 WPM.
• Proficiency in Word and other document management tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
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