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Title : Legal Secretary

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # CEEB740796


Legal Secretary The candidate will draft and prepare pleadings and any other documents as necessary under attorney direction. E-file documents when required in a timely manner. Ensure that all documents have been proofread, edited and revised as necessary for accuracy and formatting. Maintain attorney calendars including handling the calculation and calendaring of all deadlines. Schedule depositions, hearings and any other legal proceedings necessary. Respond to client phone calls and emails promptly and professionally. Correspond and coordinate with opposing counsel, clients, court personnel, staff and any other individuals in contact with the firm promptly and professionally. Assist with trial preparation. Coordinate with other legal assistants as necessary to collaborate on work. Assist and support the subpoena department. Collaborate with the billing department and assist with any inquiries. Ensure organization of files including maintenance and management. Monitor files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Perform timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to case. Perform other duties as assigned. The candidate should preferably have 1+ years of prior legal secretary experience supporting attorneys. Strong working knowledge of workers compensation specialization preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook is required. Experience managing attorneys schedules, calendaring court dates & deadlines is preferred. Experience e-filing with the state court system is a plus. High School Diploma or its equivalent is required. Should have ability to lift of supplies and materials up to 20 pounds.
 
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