Overview
Associate Legal Counsel Jobs in Northbrook, IL at CVS Health
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Staff Assistant position in our Houston Office.
This position is in-office 5 days a week.
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Send client invoices
Assist with submission of vendor bills and check requests
Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
File and organize paper and electronic documents
Open and close files
Assist assigned support staff with administrative tasks
Assist with reception coverage, including answering telephone and directing calls, greeting office visitors, preparing conference rooms for meetings and processing incoming/outgoing mail
Convert and combine document productions using Kofax PDF and Adobe
Prepare copies of CDs, flash drives and other external storage devices
Provide general administrative and clerical support as needed
Qualifications
1+ years of office experience
High level of motivation with ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to multitask, successfully manage and prioritize a variety of demands daily, and take direction from support staff
Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Kofax PDF or similar program
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent typing skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to lift legal size boxes of 10 – 20 pounds
Why Should You Apply?
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [email protected].
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm’s policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Title: Associate Legal Counsel
Company: CVS Health
Location: Northbrook, IL
