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A rapidly growing mid-sized national law firm is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant to join our Forest Park office. We are eagerly seeking candidates that have excellent communication skills, problem-solvers, and willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organization skills are key in our fast-paced environment. The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm:

•     Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive

•     Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented

•     Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes

•     Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)

Job Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal correspondence including thoroughly proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
• Prepares and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client files.
• Maintains attorneys’ calendars with dates of importance.
• Familiar with State and Federal court filings, including submission of electronic filings.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• 2+ years litigation secretarial experience.
• Knowledge of iManage and Outlook is a plus.
• Must successfully pass a background and drug screen.

What we offer you

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• HSA and FSA plan options available
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K plan including an Employer Safe Harbor contribution of 3%
• 1.5% Profit Sharing contribution
• Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
• Regular firmwide socials and events
• Positive firm culture