Overview
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in Crystal Lake, IL at Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle
Position Summary
Zukowski, Roges, Flood & McArdle, a midsize law firm based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled service to clients, and we are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff in managing day-to-day legal operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong administrative abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
- File legal documents with courts, agencies, and other organizations as required.
- Maintain and organize client files, case records, and legal databases.
- Schedule meetings, court dates, hearings, depositions, and appointments.
- Conduct basic legal research and gather relevant case information.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, attorneys, and external parties.
- Manage attorney calendars and monitor important deadlines.
- Assist with case preparation, document review, and trial support.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and legal correspondence.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and client information.
Required Skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
- Customer service-oriented approach when interacting with clients and stakeholders.
- Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Word-processing ability of 80+ words per minute with high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
Preferred skills and qualifications
· 2-3 years working in a law firm
· Knowledge of online court filing systems
· Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously
· Experience using dictation and transcription software
· Knowledge of title insurance and escrow procedures.
· Experience with electronic recording systems and real estate closing software.
· Familiarity with local, state, and federal real estate regulations.
Work Environment
- In-Person office-based position.
- Regular interaction with attorneys and clients.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage a high volume of transactions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle
Location: Crystal Lake, IL
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