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Title : Entry-level Legal Secretary / Assistant

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # UBPS717730

Entry-level Legal Secretary / Assistant The candidate will train primarily in the Estate/Trust and Probate areas. Will support the delivery of quality legal services to clients by providing secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys, performing complex and specialized secretarial and clerical tasks, and working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Support a set of attorneys as a primary assignment and also provides back-up secretarial assistance to others and back-up other clerical staff as assigned. Receive and screen communications, including telephone calls and emails, and provide general assistance to clients. Review and prepare miscellaneous legal documents, such as briefs, wills, and trusts, motions, litigation preparation, etc. File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge a plus). General research to assist attorneys. Respond to letters and correspondence. Regularly and accurately proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing. Update and maintaining client files. Consistently provide friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief. Be flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed. Adapt well to fluctuations in workload and changes in responsibilities. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Must have 2 years of experience working as an assistant/secretary, preferably in a law firm, or recent secretarial school graduate with some prior office experience. Typing speed of 60 wpm is essential.

Email: jobs@lawfirmstaff.com NO CALLS PLEASE

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