Legal Secretary Salary at Chicago Committee BETA

Great opportunity to join a top rated law firm in their litigation department. We are looking for an experienced legal secretary with at least 3+ years of current experience. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares, edits, files and may compose legal documents, including but not limited to, letters, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, subpoenas and other legal documents as required by the practice area. Files documents with the courts, including e-filing. Transcribes from electronic dictation program, and/or handwritten documents. Communicates with clients, counsel, court personnel, and other external parties. Communicates and coordinates with local and other office administrative resources to ensure tasks are completed accordingly. Establishes and maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems. Records court dates, deposition dates, etc. Works with attorneys, secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure accuracy of calendar. Schedules appointments and makes business

The estate planning secretary is responsible for providing legal support and assistance to attorneys in the management, coordination, and administration of all aspects of trusts and estates in probate within established administrative procedures. This position requires heavy client contact. The Paralegal maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and Firm matters. Firm offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Oversee all aspects of trusts and estates in probate. Prepare and file probate documents in order to ope

We are looking for an organized and professional Legal Assistant to join our law firm. This individual will provide vital assistance to attorneys by handling case-related tasks, preparing a variety of legal documentation, and managing case files. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in legal terminology, and understands the electronic filing procedures in Illinois District and Federal Courts. This will be full-time, in-office in Downtown Chicago with the possibility of transitioning into a hybrid work week. Responsibilities Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc. Conduct thorough case research pertaining to ongoing lawsuits. Communicate with clients on various aspects of case proceedings. Locate, develop, and manage all case relevant information. Draft legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs. Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a

Growing large law firm seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to join a collaborative team. The legal assistant will work with reputable attorneys in all aspects of their casework, from inception to completion. This includes managing case files, drafting legal documents, and communicating with clients and court officials. Responsibilities: Assist attorneys with all aspects of litigation, including case set up, discovery, and trial preparation. Maintaining case files by reviewing and updating ongoing and completed cases. Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests under the supervision of an attorney. Communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, team members, etc. Managing attorney's calendar, including coordinating and scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings, and court reporting services. Other duties as assigned by attorneys. Qualifications: A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, preferab

Legal Secretary at Dommermuth Cobine West Gensler Philipchuck & Corrigan, Ltd. (Naperville) A respected and community-focused law firm in Naperville, IL, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team. We offer legal services in real estate transactions, land development, litigation, estate planning and a variety of other services tailored to our clients' needs. Position Overview: As a Legal Secretary, you will play a vital role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring the seamless operation of our practice. This role requires an individual who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in legal support tasks. Key Responsibilities: Word Processing: Draft, edit, and finalize legal documents and correspondence with precision. Scheduling: Maintain attorney calendars, coordinate appointments, and manage deadlines. Document Preparation: Prepare and file legal documents, ensuring compliance with court and regulatory standards. Real Estate Transactions: Assist with prep

Executive Office Assistant (Legal Secretary) Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Legal Secretary you will support a federal agency in performing moderately complex litigation support tasks. You will support a wide range of litigation support tasks like reviewing and analyzing case materials, indexing and acquiring case files from databases, answering phone lines, and numerous other relevant tasks. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve government's most dynamic problems with cutting edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates that are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success: * Performs moderately complex litigation support tasks, includin

Job Description Job Description Seeking experienced legal secretary or paralegal with 2+ years’ family law experience as a legal secretary or paralegal to join our growing family law firm. Our ideal candidate will have the following experience: Maintaining attorney calendars Providing general administrative support Highly organized and detail oriented Proficient at time management / multi-tasking Proactively meets deadlines Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Prepare pleadings and discovery E-file pleadings with Odyssey Draft correspondence and proofreading correspondence Willingness to learn and take on specialized tasks We offer a very pleasant and personable work environment that is team oriented. Benefits Include: Health insurance Dental & Vision insurance 401K Profit Sharing Paid Leave Please send your cover letter and resume for consideration. Salary commensurate with experience. Company Description Strategic Divorce is a dynamic and thriving boutique law fi

Summary: The Billing Specialist assists attorneys with the preparation of bills for clients, ensuring that the client bills are processed timely and in accordance with the client agreement. The Billing Specialist answers billing questions and researches billing related issues, prepares and distributes billing proformas, invoices, and billing related reports. The Billing Specialist acts as the billing advisor to attorneys and the legal secretaries, ensuring that all transactions are recorded according to accounting standards. The Billing Specialist regularly collaborates with other accounting departments, including ebilling, Accounts Receivable, Cash Applications, Cost Recovery, Pricing, Client Arrangements, Accounts Payable and Revenue Management, to help minimize any financial exposure to the Firm. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs daily billing activities to support partners, attorneys, and clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Proforma generation and edits, cr