Thrivas Staffing Agency
Legal Assistant
Thrivas Staffing Agency, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
A nationwide law firm is hiring a Legal Assistant in Chicago, IL 60603. This is a permanent position offering full time hours.
PAID TRAINING.
Legal experience is preferred but not required.
Benefits:
100% employer paid medical. Dental, vision, 401k w/matching, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid time off. Firm paid life insurance policy. Supplemental benefits include long & short term disability, AFLAC, emergency vacation fund, and more!
Responsibilities:
Handle administrative responsibilities assigned by your paralegal or attorney.
Learn how to break down pleadings (complaint, admission, production, interrogatories, email designation, notice of deposition, correspondence).
Organize legal cases and update all parties on changes to cases.
Scan/upload documents and make copies.
Send emails to third parties; judges, judicial clerks, opposing counsel, insurance clients, etc.
Handle the packaging of closed cases.
Applicants with a degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal Certificate are strongly encouraged to apply. Any individual who has previously worked as an administrative legal assistant, legal secretary, presuit litigation paralegal or legal intake specialist will also be considered. Advanced administrative assistants with strong organizational skills may also apply.
Minimum Requirements:
Exceptional organizational skills.
Strong computer skills.
3+ years of administrative experience.
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PAID TRAINING.
Legal experience is preferred but not required.
Benefits:
100% employer paid medical. Dental, vision, 401k w/matching, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid time off. Firm paid life insurance policy. Supplemental benefits include long & short term disability, AFLAC, emergency vacation fund, and more!
Responsibilities:
Handle administrative responsibilities assigned by your paralegal or attorney.
Learn how to break down pleadings (complaint, admission, production, interrogatories, email designation, notice of deposition, correspondence).
Organize legal cases and update all parties on changes to cases.
Scan/upload documents and make copies.
Send emails to third parties; judges, judicial clerks, opposing counsel, insurance clients, etc.
Handle the packaging of closed cases.
Applicants with a degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal Certificate are strongly encouraged to apply. Any individual who has previously worked as an administrative legal assistant, legal secretary, presuit litigation paralegal or legal intake specialist will also be considered. Advanced administrative assistants with strong organizational skills may also apply.
Minimum Requirements:
Exceptional organizational skills.
Strong computer skills.
3+ years of administrative experience.
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