Legal Assistant - Chicago, United States - Anesi Ozmon, Ltd.

Description

Position Summary
The Legal Secretary performs broad range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support duties for one or more attorneys.

Organizes and maintains all files, calendars/scheduling, and other correspondence relating to litigation and administrative matters under direct supervision of attorneys.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial memos
• Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
• Receiving and placing telephone calls; scheduling and making appointments
• Assisting with office administrative duties by making photocopies of correspondences, documents, and other printed matters
• Organizing and maintaining documents and case files
• Assisting attorneys in collecting information relevant to caseloads
• Attending legal meetings to take notes, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions
• Drafting and typing office memos
• Reviewing legal publications and performing database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases
• Submitting articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use
• Performing other workrelated duties as assigned

Pay:
From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location:
In person