Job Title : Legal Secretary Contract to hire!
Location : Chicago, IL
Industry : Legal
Pay : $35 / hr to $48 / hr
About Our Client : Addison Group is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary for our client, a well-established law firm in Chicago on a contract to hire basis.
Job Description : The Legal Secretary will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, ensuring efficient operation and client satisfaction.
This role involves drafting legal documents, managing schedules, and coordinating various tasks to facilitate smooth legal processes.
Key Responsibilities :
- Prepare and format legal documents, including transactional and litigation materials.
- Manage attorney schedules, including planning and coordinating meetings, teleconferences, and travel.
- Support attorneys by handling correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
- Organize client conferences, attorney meetings, and other special functions.
- Maintain confidential client and attorney information.
- Document and input billable time and expenses, and prepare invoices.
- Develop and maintain filing and retrieval systems.
- Perform additional administrative duties as needed.
Qualifications :
- Minimum of an associate's degree; bachelor's degree preferred.
- 3-6 years of experience in a law firm.
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and document formats.
- Preferably, experience in litigation.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Additional Details :
Hybrid schedule : 3 days in the office per week, with flexibility to work 5 days if needed. No remote work for the first 30 days.
Perks :
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity for permanent hire.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Centrally located office in Chicago.