Family Law Paralegal in Chicago, IL| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Family Law Paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # QUEF753746


Family Law Paralegal The candidate must be comfortable speaking on the telephone with new clients, existing clients, attorneys, and court personnel. Should possesses excellent writing and communication skills, including good grammar and spelling skills, and a professional image and demeanor. Responsibilities include to, answering telephone calls, sorting and distributing mail, scheduling of court appearances and client meetings, reviewing and editing certain legal documents, drafting correspondences, scanning/faxing/emailing/mailing relevant documents, typing at least 40-60 words per minute, drafting pleadings, notices, certificates of service, preparing discovery requests and responses, preparing financial affidavits, and subpoenas, electronic filing in Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, and Lake County, performing client intakes and setting up new case files. A High school education is required. An associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a legal related field, including paralegal certificate, or administrative assistant studies is preferred if candidate possesses some work experience in the field. Spanish speaking is required. 1-3 years of previous experience in litigation, family law litigation preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook is required. Experience using the law practice management software, Clio, is a plus.
 
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