Overview
PART TIME LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL Jobs in Rolling Meadows, IL at JEANNETTE C ZISSIS ATTORNEY AT LAW and CERTIFIED MEDIATOR
Overview
Seeking an experienced and detail-oriented PART-TIME Legal Assistant/Paralegal for PART TIME work as an independent contractor (IC). This role offers an exciting opportunity to support various legal functions in the areas of family law and mediation. The ideal candidate will be experienced, proactive, highly organized, and possess a strong foundation in legal document preparation, management, and client communication. This position is perfect for individuals eager to showcase legal support skills, and to gain additional experience in family law and mediation.
Prior experience as a legal assistant/ paralegal/legal secretary is essential in order to fulfill the responsibilities required of this position. The position provides flexible hours, and a pleasant, collaborative work environment.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, agreements, discovery, Financial Affidavits, notices and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
- Manage case files efficiently ; ensure all files are accurate, organized, and up-to-date.
- Support litigation processes by preparing exhibits, trial binders, courtesy copies; filing documents electronically with courts (using Odyssey system) and obtaining court dates where needed; serving documents upon opposing counsel; maintaining accurate case logs.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel and vendors, via telephone, email, and in person.
- Coordinate appointments, court dates, and meetings while providing exceptional executive administrative support to principal attorney
- Handle incoming calls and emails professionally with excellent telephone and communication etiquette.
- Perform data entry tasks such as updating case management systems like Word processing platforms and legal software (including Illinois Family Law Software) to ensure seamless workflow.
- Perform monthly billing including inputting attorney’s time and generating bills (CLIO billing system is used)
Qualifications
- Prior legal administrative/paralegal experience is required.
- Proficiency in attorney billing programs.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
- Excellent written communication skills for drafting legal documents and client correspondence.
- Experience in court filing system (Odyssey) and accessing court/case records online in Cook, Lake, and DuPage counties.
- Knowledge of law office procedures including filing protocols, document management systems, data entry standards, and confidentiality handling.
- Computer skills, including comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for document creation and data organization.
- Ability to perform detailed proofreading to ensure error-free documents before submission or filing.
- Effective skills for gathering comprehensive information from clients and for summarizing the information for the principal attorney.
- Experience in secretarial/clerical tasks in a legal environment.
- General knowledge of the legal system and litigation processes.
Please respond with your resume, and a brief statement explaining why you are seeking a PART-TIME (and not full-time) position. This is not a temporary position for a person who is seeking full-time work; it is a position for an independent contractor who desires PART-TIME work.
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Legal administrative: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: PART TIME LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL
Company: JEANNETTE C ZISSIS ATTORNEY AT LAW and CERTIFIED MEDIATOR
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL
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