Legal Assistant
Gary Lothson Attorney at Law Gary Lothson Attorney at Law DeKalb, IL DeKalb, IL Part-time Part-time $18 - $25 an hour $18 - $25 an hour Duties - Assist attorney in preparing legal documents such as contracts, deeds, closing documents, wills, trusts , pleadings, etc.
- Organize and maintain legal files and documents - Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings - Manage calendars and deadlines for attorney - Prepare correspondence and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel - Transcribe dictations and prepare accurate written documents - Perform data entry and maintain accurate records in document management systems Skills - Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively - Proficient in using efile, quickbooks or similar document management systems - Accurate data entry skills with attention to detail - Ability to transcribe dictations accurately and efficiently - Familiarity with legal drafting techniques and terminology - Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills - Knowledge of contract law and legal procedures - Strong clerical skills, including filing, scanning, and photocopying documents - Experience using Westlaw or other legal research tools This position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be proficient in using document management systems like iManage, have strong data entry skills, and be familiar with legal drafting techniques.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Knowledge of contract law and legal procedures is also important for this role.
Experience using Westlaw or other legal research tools is preferred.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$18.
00 - $25.
00 per hour Expected hours:
No more than 20 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Schedule:
4 hour shift Monday to Friday Travel requirement:
No travel Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
- Organize and maintain legal files and documents - Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings - Manage calendars and deadlines for attorney - Prepare correspondence and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel - Transcribe dictations and prepare accurate written documents - Perform data entry and maintain accurate records in document management systems Skills - Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively - Proficient in using efile, quickbooks or similar document management systems - Accurate data entry skills with attention to detail - Ability to transcribe dictations accurately and efficiently - Familiarity with legal drafting techniques and terminology - Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills - Knowledge of contract law and legal procedures - Strong clerical skills, including filing, scanning, and photocopying documents - Experience using Westlaw or other legal research tools This position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be proficient in using document management systems like iManage, have strong data entry skills, and be familiar with legal drafting techniques.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Knowledge of contract law and legal procedures is also important for this role.
Experience using Westlaw or other legal research tools is preferred.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$18.
00 - $25.
00 per hour Expected hours:
No more than 20 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Schedule:
4 hour shift Monday to Friday Travel requirement:
No travel Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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