Overview
Legal Assistant/Entry-Level Paralegal Jobs in Naperville, IL at Long Law Group
About Us:
We are a reputable law firm focusing on probate, estate planning, real estate, and personal injury. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, thorough, and results-driven legal services. We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant/Entry-Level Paralegal who is dependable, proactive, caring, and eager to grow with our firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer the telephone and assist potential clients, current clients, and third parties in a professional and courteous manner.
- Draft, review, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other case-related materials.
- Assist attorneys with file management, case preparation, and day-to-day legal matters.
- Assist with probate and estate administration matters, including preparing and organizing petitions, inventories, claims, waivers, notices, and other probate documents.
- Assist with estate planning matters, including preparation and organization of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.
- Assist with real estate transactions, including reviewing contracts, preparing closing documents, coordinating with title companies, and assisting with closing requirements.
- Assist with personal injury matters, including organizing medical records, correspondence, client information, and other case documentation.
- Conduct basic legal research and assist attorneys with gathering information relevant to cases.
- Prepare and maintain case files, including electronic and physical filing systems.
- Electronically file court documents and monitor filing confirmations and deadlines.
- Assist with preparing documents and materials for court hearings, meetings, depositions, and closings.
- Schedule meetings, hearings, court appearances, and client consultations.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, title companies, insurance companies, and other third parties.
- Follow up with clients and third parties to obtain necessary documents and information.
- Track deadlines and assist attorneys and paralegals in ensuring that important case and court deadlines are met.
- Maintain confidentiality and properly handle sensitive client and case information.
- Perform administrative duties such as filing, scanning, copying, mailing, and organizing documents.
- Assist the Paralegal and attorneys with various tasks and special projects as needed.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
- Professional, compassionate, and client-focused demeanor.
- Prior experience in probate, real estate, estate planning, or personal injury law is a plus but not required.
- Prior legal assistant, paralegal, office, or customer service experience is a plus but not required.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and professional work environment.
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of law.
- Opportunity to work directly with attorneys and experienced legal professionals.
- Training and mentorship for the right candidate.
- Opportunity to develop substantive legal and paralegal skills.
- Long-term potential for the right candidate.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a paragraph detailing your interest in the position to Raven Horn at [email protected].
Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant/Entry-Level Paralegal
Company: Long Law Group
Location: Naperville, IL
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