Ursitti Enterprises LLC is hiring: Legal Secretary - 1759955 in Chicago

Chicago Law Firm Requires a Hybrid Legal Secretary

Patent Filing and Prosecution Background is Required!

Salary: $60-$70K

Job Summary: A legal secretary

Responsibilities:

Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email.

Draft, proofread, and file or send legal documents, such as motions or letters of intent.

Perform secretarial duties, including maintaining lawyers calendars, scheduling appointments, making copies, and compiling complex documentation.

Create and maintain case files, including producing and editing transcripts.

Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails to lawyers.

Perform legal and background research when requested.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and manage one's time effectively.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of online court filing systems

Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously.

Experience using dictation and transcription software.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree or Legal Secretary Certificate

Two years of experience as a legal secretary

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at times.

Work in the office three days a week

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.