Legal Administrative Assistant – Bilingual Spanish preferred
Lakeshore Talent
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We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support a law firm in Downtown Chicago (Loop Area).
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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
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Location: Downtown Chicago (Loop area)
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Salary: $52,000 – $54,000
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide support to one attorney specializing in Worker’s Compensation.
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Organization and attention to detail is a must.
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Prepare and file court forms at the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Commission and Circuit Courts, including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Lake and Kendall County **must have experience with workers Compensation cases.
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Provide general office support, e.g., creating new client files, photocopying and scanning.
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Answer phone calls and interact with clients.
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Administrative duties for assigned attorneys and other members of the practice group as needed.
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Edit documents such as letters, memos and emails to clients, and opposing parties.
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Prepare medical records and medical bills requests.
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Strong writing and communication skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel)..
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At least 2 years of legal admin experience.
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Previous experience with workers compensation is required.
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Experience with Compfile is a huge plus. Must be tech savvy and willing to learn Compfile.
Bilingual – Verbal and written Spanish is a huge plus!