Company Description
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Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal Assistant at Heffernan & Hickey Law in Orland Park, IL. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to lawyers, conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, organizing and maintaining files, and assisting with client communication. Specifically, duties include:
- Document preparation: Drafting, proofreading, and filing legal documents like motions, briefs, and contracts
- Calendar management: Scheduling court dates, depositions, and meetings for attorneys
- Communication: Communicating with clients by phone, email, or in person
- Case file management: Organizing and maintaining case files, including producing and editing transcripts
- Research: Conducting legal and background research when requested
- Evidence collection: Collecting and filing evidence and information
- Trial preparation: Preparing exhibits and documents for trial, and taking notes during trial
- Billing: Preparing client bills
- Record keeping: Managing administrative tasks like record-keeping
Qualifications
- Proficiency in legal terminology and procedures
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Prior experience in a legal environment is a plus
