Legal Assistant Paralegal
The Dodds Law Office, PC, located in Bloomington, IL has an immediate temporary position available for a legal assistant. A paralegal with an associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies will also be considered. This opportunity could convert to a full-time permanent position , and the owner does envision a hybrid work environment , with most future work being done remotely. This opportunity will have flexible hours, with an expectation of 25-40 hours/week. Pay will be dependent on work experience, with likely bonuses. Pay will also increase based on performance. The firm does have a 401K for qualified employees. The focus of Mr. Dodds' practice is Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation but he also handles other types of cases, including Criminal, DUI & Traffic matters.
Job Responsibilities: Answering phone calls; checking voicemails; sending messages and documents via Outlook; obtaining intake information from potential clients and scheduling initial consults; managing the attorney’s docket, calendar, and other appointments; greeting clients; scanning, forwarding, and saving documents; assisting during trial; and, mail duties. Other more meaningful tasks may be available, depending on ability and comfort level.
Qualifications: Proficient Computer and Technology Skills, including Word Processing (good typing skills), Excel, PDF Manipulation Software / Document Mgmt, including Scanning and Organizing / Calendaring / Client Management / General Secretarial/Office Mgmt. / Good Grammar & Punctuation Skills / Good Communicator / Willingness to Learn This position also requires candidates to be extremely organized, detail orientated, have and maintain initiative, excel in customer service, possess excellent time management skills, and be self-motivated. Experience is preferred, but not required. English majors are welcome to apply.
