What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Paralegal position at DAVIS|FRIEDMAN?
Prominent family law firm in downtown Chicago seeking a Legal Assistant to join the team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be detailed-oriented, have strong customer service skills and strong proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience with TimeSolv and NetDocuments a plus. Minimum 1-2 years recent experience in Family Law. We offer a competitive salary benefits package, which includes: health care, 401k plan with employer safe harbor and profit sharing contributions.
Legal Assistant Tasks: Opening New Client Files; Email letters; E-Filing; Sending documents via NetDocuments, email, mail; Drafting pleadings (corrections/revision to attorney drafts); Keeping track of payments from clients from attorneys and posting to billing; Monthly Billing; Monthly Partner bills (split fees); Revising detailed documents/settlement agreements; Draft Retainer Agreements; Processing all emails/attachments to/from clients; Processing court orders/calendar; Dictation and drafting of attorney correspondence; Receive client calls regarding billing issues; Court reporter scheduling; Track subpoenas; Call clients to request information.
No Agency calls please.