Job Description
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Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (Bloomington, IL): Join a dynamic and highly motivated team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** in our Bloomington, Illinois location. We are currently seeking a full-time Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary with a passion for Family Law.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive pay (Salary is BOE: $16.82 to $21 an hour) - Productivity bonuses - 401 (k) with employer matching - Roth IRA - 99% employer paid health insurance for employees - Dental and vision insurance - Optional insurance coverage for Accidental, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, and Term to Age 100 Life - Paid time off (accrued vacation, 5 paid sick days, and 3 personal days) - 9 paid holidays - Paid birthday leave (for full-time employees) - Company-paid laptop - Fast growing Family Law Firm - 2nd largest in the country - Advancement and job growth potential - Promotes from within - Excellent reputation
Responsibilities:
- Greet clients and take accurate messages when individuals are not available - Receive deliveries by courier or messenger, and send and receive faxes - Prepare and draft legal documents for filing and correspondence - Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared - Perform administrative duties such as research, filing, mailings, and organizing files - Conduct legal research for assigned issues - Enter billable hours into designated software - Perform other tasks as requested by Firm Management Team
Qualifications:
- Law firm experience preferred - Domestic experience preferred - Familiarity with PC programs - Strong computer skills - Strong written and oral communication skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Senior Paralegal / Legal Assistant positions available for those with prior family law or litigation experience
- Offices in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa - Ranked by LawFirm500 as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country - Attorneys at the firm have received awards from organizations such as Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, and the National Academy of Family Lawyers - Attorneys also speak at Continuing Legal Education Seminars for organizations such as the Missouri Bar and the National Business Institute - Great opportunity for a successful career in family law
- Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday - All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines - The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements - Please submit your resume, cover letter, references, and salary history for consideration
