Legal Secretary at Dommermuth Cobine West Gensler Philipchuck & Corrigan, Ltd. (Naperville)

A respected and community-focused law firm in Naperville, IL, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team. We offer legal services in real estate transactions, land development, litigation, estate planning and a variety of other services tailored to our clients' needs.

Position Overview:

As a Legal Secretary, you will play a vital role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring the seamless operation of our practice. This role requires an individual who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in legal support tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Word Processing: Draft, edit, and finalize legal documents and correspondence with precision.
Scheduling: Maintain attorney calendars, coordinate appointments, and manage deadlines.
Document Preparation: Prepare and file legal documents, ensuring compliance with court and regulatory standards.
Real Estate Transactions: Assist with preparing closing documents, contracts, and reviewing title documents.
Litigation Support: Handle pleadings, discovery documents, and case management tasks.
Land Development Support: Prepare land use applications for municipalities and other governmental agencies, prepare public notices, and track approval process.
Smokeball: Use of Smokeball practice management software for document preparation, billing, case tracking and task organization.

Qualifications:

At least 2 years of experience in a legal secretary or paralegal role.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Experience with Smokeball or similar legal software is highly desirable.
Knowledge of real estate and litigation processes is essential.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Why Join Us?

Work in a collegial and supportive environment.
Competitive salary.
Be part of a firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Chuck Corrigan by December 23, 2024.

Contact: cjc1@dbcw.com 111 E. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville IL 60540

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