Clausen Miller P.C. is seeking a highly qualified Legal Assistant for our downtown Chicago office to join our Insurance Defense Practice. The Legal Assistant provides secretarial/paralegal and administrative support to attorneys, while working collaboratively with others in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. This position supports multiple attorneys as primary assignments and also provides back-up secretarial assistance to others when needed. Hybrid work schedule available.
Essential Functions
Using Word and document management software.
Maintains Calendar: Maintains and updates the calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings, appointments, and due dates.
Maintains Files: Sets up, organizes, and maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies.
Timekeeping, Expense Reporting, Billing: Enter attorneys time and submits in a timely manner. Prepares expense reimbursements requests.
Assists attorneys with scheduling conference calls, etc.
Provides General Administrative Support.
Requirements
2+ years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant.
Must have knowledge of federal and local court filing rules.
Must have strong proficiency e-filing in state and federal courts.
Accurate typing.
Computer proficiency in the use of Word (styles) document management and database software.
The ability to prioritize workload and efficiently handle multiple projects with competing deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility and initiative in anticipating what needs to be done
Time management skills
Organizational skills including calendaring, and proofreading.
Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.
Benefits & Pay Target pay range for this role is $60,000 - $78,000 based on the experience and quality of the candidate.
Clausen Miller P.C. offers our employees competitive salaries, including Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k), best in class medical / dental / vision coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, plus life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits paid by the Firm.