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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
Duties:
```- Organize and maintain legal files and documents
- Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Transcribe dictations and prepare correspondence
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings
- Manage calendars and deadlines for attorneys
- Perform other administrative tasks as assigned ```
Qualifications:
```- Previous experience as a legal assistant preferred
- Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines