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Legal Assistant - Pre-Judgement
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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
Job Summary:
The Pre-Judgment Legal Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the firm's legal production operations across multiple jurisdictions. This position is responsible for preparing legal documents, maintaining accurate file data, and ensuring compliance with internal and client timelines. The role requires consistent collaboration with attorneys, production team members, third-party vendors, and various internal departments to ensure the timely advancement of files through the legal process.Essential Duties:
- Prepare and review legal documents with a high degree of accuracy and adherence to established timelines.
- Prioritize and manage daily tasks to maintain a consistent and efficient workflow across multiple states.
- Conduct thorough reviews of file-level data to ensure readiness for legal action.
- Identify, address, and escalate file discrepancies or process concerns as needed.
- Review and monitor control reports to ensure proper routing and timely progression of files.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors to track, validate, and upload required data.
- Provide support to team members and assist with cross-functional tasks essential to department performance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particular emphasis on Excel.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and apply a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and operate within new systems and processes.
- Ability to stay organized while handling multiple project
Requirements Requirements:
- Comfortable using Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and navigating a computer database
- High School diploma or GED is required; college is a plus
- Prior experience in collections, banking, editing/proofreading, or legal assistant roles is a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Profit sharing opportunities
- Professional development and advancement opportunities within the organization Salary Description $18 - $25