Stange Law Firm, PC is hiring: Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (Chicag

Overview

Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (Chicago) role at Stange Law Firm, PC in Rolling Meadows, IL (Cook County). This is a full-time position; the firm is accepting resumes for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities

• In lieu of a receptionist, greet all clients and take accurate messages when individuals are unavailable, receive deliveries by courier or messenger, and send faxes
• Prepare and draft legal documents for filing with the appropriate entities and necessary correspondence
• Ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared
• Perform administrative duties including basic research, filing, mailings, organizing files and pleading panels, calendaring, and telephone communications
• Conduct legal research for particular issues as assigned by attorneys using periodicals, law library, public records, and offices
• Take messages when individuals are not available, receive deliveries by courier or messenger, and receive and send faxes
• Make copies
• Enter all billable hours completed on a given day into the designated timekeeping or billing software on the same day
• Perform other reasonable tasks as requested by Firm Management

Qualifications

• Law firm experience preferred
• Domestic experience preferred
• Familiarity with PC programs
• Strong computer skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Senior Paralegal / Legal Assistant positions available for paralegals with prior family law or litigation experience

Company Description

Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi-state family law firm. LawFirm500 ranks Stange Law Firm as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country. Attorneys at the firm have received awards from organizations such as Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, the National Academy of Family Lawyers, and many more. Attorneys at the firm also speak at Continuing Legal Education Seminars for organizations such as the Missouri Bar, National Business Institute, MyLawCLE, and many more. This is a great opportunity if you want a successful career in family law.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (Salary BOE: $16.82 to $21 per hour)
• Productivity bonuses
• 401(k) & Employer Matching
• Roth IRA
• 99% Employer Paid Health Insurance for Employees
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Eligible employees may elect insurance coverage for Accidental, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, and Term to Age 100 Life
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation, 5 Paid Sick Days & 3 Personal Days)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Birthday as Paid Leave (Full-Time Employees)
• Company paid laptop
• Fast-growing family law firm with opportunities for advancement
• Promotes from within
• Excellent reputation