• Downtown Chicago Legal Assistant

    Clausen Miller P.C.Chicago, IL 60603

    Job #2752643735

  • Clausen Miller P.C. is seeking a highly qualified Legal Assistant for our downtown

     Chicago office to join our Insurance Defense Practice. The Legal Assistant provides secretarial/paralegal and administrative support to attorneys, while working collaboratively with others in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. This position supports multiple attorneys as primary assignments and also provides back-up secretarial assistance to others when needed.

    Hybrid work schedule available.



    Essential Functions

    • Using Word and document management software.

    • Maintains Calendar: Maintains and updates the calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings, appointments, and due dates.

    • Maintains Files: Sets up, organizes, and maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies.

    • Timekeeping, Expense Reporting, Billing: Enter attorneys time and submits in a timely manner. Prepares expense reimbursements requests.

    • Assists attorneys with scheduling conference calls, etc.

    • Provides General Administrative Support.

    Requirements

    • 2+ years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant.
    • Must have knowledge of federal and local court filing rules.

    • Must have strong proficiency e-filing in state and federal courts.

    • Accurate typing.

    • Computer proficiency in the use of Word (styles) document management and database software.

    • The ability to prioritize workload and efficiently handle multiple projects with competing deadlines, and demonstrate flexibility and initiative in anticipating what needs to be done

    • Time management skills

    • Organizational skills including calendaring, and proofreading.

    Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

    Benefits


    Clausen Miller P.C. prides itself on providing both a professional and friendly work environment. We offer our employees competitive salaries, comprehensive health care benefits, and retirement planning packages.

    Our support staff benefit package includes: Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, 401(k), best in class medical / dental / vision coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, plus life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits paid by the Firm.

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