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Title : Legal Assistant/paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # FSKC826478

Legal Assistant/Paralegal A Cross Law Firm Pllc Chicago, IL Remote Up to $40,000 a year - Full-time, Part-time Responded to 51-74% of applications in the past 30 days, typically within 9 days. Job details Salary Up to $40,000 a year Job Type Full-time Part-time Number of hires for this role 1 Qualifications Doctorate (Preferred) Full Job Description A Cross Law is looking for an eager and self motivated Paralegal/Legal Assistant/ or new associate attorney to join a busy and bustling family law practice here in Illinois. The firm is 100% virtual at this time, however, there may become a need for in-person court appearances, or in office meetings with clients....although that is not a requirement at this time. This is a J.D. Preferred Position, but experienced paralegals will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for new grads, or those looking to gain practical hands on experience in the area of family law. Must have excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and knows the ins and out to Adobe DC, Jpeg resizing, PDF conversion, attorney court scheduling, the importance of checking emails. Illinois bar highly preferred, but not required. Ability to obtain 7/11 license highly preferred if person is not currently licensed in IL. This person must be a self-starter and eager to learn, research and figure things out on their own. This is a fast paced environment, but the opportunities are endless. This person must also ask questions when they are unsure of something. Also, attention to detail is key, and an entrepreneurial mindset is highly desired. Willingness to learn is required. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Efiling pleadings. Making notes in clio Conducting client intake & sending out engagement letters and payment links/taking payment. Conducting legal research and drafting pleadings, and a take initiative attitude highly preferred Checking emails, and taking lead on projects as they come in. Doing court orders, scheduling hearings, maintaining attorney schedules. Attending court & participating in negotiations (if licensed) Transcribing and proofreading legal documents Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders Collecting and delivering documents Updating client notes, and assigning tasks/projects. Ensuring the projects, and tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Supporting legal research and communicating with vendors, experts, Lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff Returning client calls, providing updates and scheduling calls between the attorney and other parties such as opposing counsel, Guardian and litem, and clients. Compiling exhibits & preparing attorney scripts for hearings. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: Up to $40,000.00 per year Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday COVID-19 considerations: Position is 100% virtual until further notice. Education: Doctorate (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations Work Remotely: Yes Work Location: Multiple Locations

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