Legal Secretary - Chicago, United States - Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is currently looking for a qualified, experienced Legal Secretary to join our litigation team.

This position will support 4 attorneys with document formatting, e-filing, calendar management, document production, expense reconciliation and other legal administrative duties.

Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long -Term Disability, and Profit Sharing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Draft, transcribe, proofread, edit and file court documents and related correspondence, memorandum, pleadings and related documents
Efile and paper file documents with local, state, federal and appellate courts
Handle the incoming and outgoing mail for the attorneys supported
Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
Schedule meetings, conference calls, assist with travel arrangements when necessary and reserve conference rooms
Schedule depositions
Assist in trial preparation
Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis
Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed
Assist with billing

Required Skills and Experience:

Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial experience is required, large law firm experience is a plus
Strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated initiative and selfdirection

Firm Practice Areas:

Appellate, Bad Faith and Coverage, Banking & Finance, Business/Commercial, Construction, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Labor & Employment, Legal Malpractice, Long Term Care & Assisted Living, Medical Malpractice, Municipal Liability, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Negligence, Toxic Tort and Environmental, and Transportation

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP?
Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States.

Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.

Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE.

We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster.

Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.