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Legal/Clerical Assistant at Blitt and Gaines P C

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Documentation, Clerical Duties, Data Entry, Scanning, Mailing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Typing, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Organization, Prioritization

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description Job Summary: The Legal/Clerical Assistant processes legal documentation and prepares pleadings for filing and mailing. Performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Attorneys and Legal Department functions. The person hired for this position will ultimately gain a substantial knowledge of all court and office procedures, rules and authority and litigation process subject to general supervision. The Legal/Clerical Assistant also assists with data entry, scanning, and mailing documents. This is a full-time, in-person position located at the Vernon Hills office. Essential Duties: · Prepares, prints, and organizes legal documents for filing and service. · Communicate with process servers to ensure prompt processing of documents. · Prepares outbound and inter-office mail, including UPS, FedEx, certified mail. · Scans, reformats, and renames electronic files. · Enters data accurately into a database. · Prepare pleadings for uploading · Upload cases for electronic filing maintaining accuracy of work through daily reports and follow up · Print accepted filings and send for service · Be well versed on all processes and procedures, such as E-filing timelines and coding Education/Experience: · High school or GED required; college or paralegal education is a plus. · Prior legal assistant experience is a plus. · Prior data entry experience is a plus. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook software, and comfortable using office equipment such as copiers, printers, and scanners. · Able to accurately type at least 40 words per minute. · Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with multiple priorities. · Above average verbal and written communication skills. · Attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

The Legal/Clerical Assistant processes legal documentation and prepares pleadings for filing and mailing. They perform various legal and clerical duties in support of the Attorneys and Legal Department functions.