Overview
Trust & Estates Legal Secretary Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at Plona Partners
This range is provided by Plona Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr – $95,000.00/yr
Firm Ranking: Am Law
100 Firm
Location: Chicago, IL
Position: Legal Secretary (Trust & Estates)
Target Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 with Overtime and Bonus eligibility
Onsite Logistics: Hybrid
Essential Functions
Create, edit, format and proofread documents.
Prepare legal documents for e-Filing and filing via PACER.
Communicate to and on behalf of the attorneys using firm technology.
Prepare new client matter request packets and coordinate approval; coordinate conflict search processes; and prepare retainer letters.
Review proformas and edit bills according to client billing arrangement.
Enter, track, and coordinate new client/matter information.
Edit and coordinate client pitches with Marketing Department.
Maintain Inter Action and/or Extranet data.
Maintain and monitor attorney calendars.
Coordinate and/or book travel arrangements.
Prepare, track, and maintain attorney expenses in Chrome River.
Organize and coordinate conference calls and client meetings.
Skills/Qualifications
5+ years of legal secretarial or assistant experience, specifically in Trusts and Estates.
Associates degree preferred;
Notary Public is a plus.
Experience in a legal environment or professional services preferred.
Ability to draft correspondence.
Ability to read, create, proofread and transcribe documents.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Chrome River, Inter Action, and Carpe Diem.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative and Legal
Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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Title: Trust & Estates Legal Secretary
Company: Plona Partners
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
