Legal SecretaryBiehl & Biehl, Inc. | Carol Stream, Illinois
About the PositionBiehl & Biehl, Inc. is seeking an organized, dependable Legal Secretary to support our legal and collection operations. This position involves preparing correspondence, maintaining accurate case files, coordinating workflow, and communicating professionally with clients and attorneys.
The ideal candidate takes ownership of assigned work, follows through on deadlines, and handles sensitive information with discretion. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence for clients and attorneys.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and internal staff by telephone and email.
- Coordinate the intake and processing of new cases, including organizing supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate, current, and readily accessible client and case files.
- Prepare draft correspondence, contracts, and court-related documents under the direction of management or counsel.
- Track deadlines, follow-up items, and outstanding requests.
- Review documents for completeness and accuracy before submitting them for approval.
- Handle confidential client, company, and case information with care.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a legal secretary, legal administrative assistant, or in a comparable administrative role preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, and court documents preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, typing, proofreading, and document management skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
- Sound judgment, dependable follow-through, and a professional approach to working with others.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employer 401(k) matching up to 3%.
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
To Apply
Please submit your résumé and a brief description of your relevant experience.
Company Overview
For over 80 years, Biehl & Biehl Inc. has been a leader in the receivables recovery industry. Operational strength, stability and innovation have become the hallmarks of the company.
Our recent expansion has increased our capacity and it allows us to originate thousands of calls per day assuring fast, effective handling of dozens of accounts simultaneously. The high tech computer dialing system extends our service beyond collections, giving our clients the opportunity to connect with their customer regarding special events or other offers.
Our new Outsourcing programs are designed to customize the collection process to fit each individual client's needs. The contact is made in the name of the creditor. Each script is tailored to fit the creditor's specific circumstances . Follow-up contacts can be made on the creditor's letterhead if desired.
A major factor in receivables recovery, Biehl & Biehl has over 2,000 active clients, of which more than 50 are Fortune 500 companies. Biehl & Biehl is also a member of the International Association of Commercial Collectors, American Collectors Association Inc. and the Commercial Collection Agency Section the Commercial Law League of America (to which fewer than 1% of all recovery agencies belong).
Today, Biehl & Biehl offers the highest professionalism, incomparable service and a recovery rate significantly above the industry average. With over 80 years of recovery experience and its advanced technology, Biehl & Biehl is well prepared to serve its clients' needs as we move into the 21st century.