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Bilingual Legal Assistant
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$73,658 / year median in Illinois
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Join our legal team: Woodruff Johnson Evans & Haugen has an immediate opening for a Bilingual Legal Assistant. The right candidate for our Legal Assistant position will have at least one year's experience in Personal Injury and Workers Compensation law, be fluent in both English and Spanish, possess strong communication and organization skills, pay close attention to detail, and have knowledge of all Microsoft programs. Dictation is a must. Professionalism and the ability to multi-task are essential to the job. Training will be provided but you must be a self-starter. Woodruff Johnson Evans & Haugen is a well-known, respected law firm doing business for more than 25 years. This position is based out of our Aurora, IL., office. We offer a positive working environment, competitive pay and exceptional benefits which include health insurance, paid holidays, PTO, a 401K plan and a fully stocked kitchen.