Legal Assistant/Paralegal Lexern Law Group, Ltd. Libertyville, IL Job Details Full-time $20 - $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Estate administration Google Workspace Microsoft Excel Legal writing Writing skills Client rapport building Supporting legal cases Client file management English Legal document sorting and filing Schedule management Russian Legal administrative experience Probate process support Will preparation Organizational skills Trust legal document drafting Productivity software Legal case management Court document preparation Paralegal experience Communication skills Editing Entry level File organization Progress tracking (project management tasks) Office record organization Full Job Description Your resume Who we are Lexern Law Group is a dynamic, owner-led firm in Libertyville. We help business owners, licensed professionals, and families with estate planning, business law, M&A, and probate. A meaningful portion of our clients are Russian-speaking entrepreneurs and professionals. Our clients come to us at moments that matter, primarily at the time when they are selling or buying a business, losing a parent, protecting a family. Our work is to make those moments less stressful and more clear. The role in one sentence You will be the operational backbone behind our estate planning practice, business matters, and probate cases that we open so that nothing falls through the cracks and clients always know where they stand. We're seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our team in Libertyville, Illinois. This is an in-office role reporting directly to a supervising attorney. What you'll do Prepare and organize estate planning, business, and probate files under attorney supervision Review and record client intake documents Draft, assemble, and file trust implementation and probate documents for attorney review Proofread and prepare documents for attorney finalization Organize and maintain client files across our systems Track deadlines and keep matters moving forward Communicate with clients — updates, scheduling, and support Help attorneys prepare for client meetings and case work What We're Looking For Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent writing, reading, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and hit deadlines Ability to work independently and resourcefully Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Gemini, and Google Workspace Willingness to learn and adopt new tools Reliable, full-time on-site attendance in Libertyville Helpful (not required): Prior legal assistant, paralegal, or estate planning experience Bilingual Russian/English is a plus

Why Join Us Compensation:

$22-$24/hour depending on experience, plus discretionary performance bonus Time off: Paid time off and paid holidays

Schedule:

Full-time, standard business hours,

Monday-Friday Growth:

real advancement opportunity as the firm grows, with training and professional development

Culture:

supportive, close-knit team where your work matters How to

Apply:

Email with the subject line: LLG Legal Assistant Application - [Your Name]

Include:

Your Resume A short cover note (½ page is plenty) answering these three questions: What's something you taught yourself in the last 12 months, and why? Describe a client or colleague interaction you're proud of, and what made it work. What specific system, tool, or checklist do you use to make sure you never drop a detail or miss a deadline? Walk us through how it works. We read every application. If your background is a fit, you'll hear from us within 10 business days.

Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Opportunities for advancement Paid time off

Work Location:

In person