Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Lubbock, TX at Jenkins & Young, P.C.
Chartwell Law, a rapidly growing civil litigation law firm, with more than 200 attorneys across 32 offices from coast to coast, is currently recruiting motivated professionals with exceptional talent and promise to join our nationally ranked firm. With a culture built on collaboration and teamwork, we reward skill and initiative with new opportunities and dynamic challenges. Chartwell Law fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that provides our attorneys and staff with the resources they need to succeed.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement benefits, an engaging employee wellness program, mentoring program, and a charitable matching program. We are proud to provide a professional and welcoming firm community where everyone can openly contribute unique experiences and celebrate the differences that make us Chartwell Law. If you are ready to work at a firm that values your contributions and encourages your growth and success, submit your resume and cover letter today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
Chartwell Law does not accept candidate submissions from outside agencies without prior approval and a signed agreement. In addition, we do not accept unsolicited candidates from outside agencies via our internal email system. If an outside agency fails to adhere to these procedures and/or the terms under a signed contract, Chartwell Law will not consider any submissions constituting a formal submission nor will any such submission bind Chartwell Law in any way. Outside agencies that would like to discuss a potential candidate and/or enter into an agreement with Chartwell Law, must first contact us at [email protected].
Chartwell Law is currently seeking a full time Legal Assistant for our Peoria, IL office. The ideal candidate will be proactive and have prior experience in general liability/trucking with experience in the state of Illinois. Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures is required. Must have excellent organizational, scheduling and calendaring skills. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is also required.
Primary Job Duties:
Finalizing and serving documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, letter correspondence, etc.
Organization of case files; gathering, organizing and analyzing data
Ideal candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Works closely with attorneys and in-office billing department including accounts receivable
Organize, chart and process incoming records and invoices
Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail and regular mail
Organization of case files; gathering, organizing and analyzing data
Prepare Affidavits of Service and facilitate outgoing documents to the Court and to adversaries
Prepare court filings; and e-filing
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years’ legal experience
Candidates must have experience in preparing and serving documents
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook as well as other Microsoft Office applications including Word, Adobe PDF creation and searches
Familiarity with and prior use of Aderant Total Office (ATO), knowledge of Aderant Expert is a plus
Salary Range $55,000-$65,000
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Jenkins & Young, P.C.
Location: Lubbock, TX
