Premier Chicago Law firm offering top benefits and pay is looking for a JUNIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT! Responsibilities include the following: Input attorney billable time into system, prepares and submits reimbursable expenses; prepares invoices, and tracks payments; Transcriptions; Make travel arrangements; Mailing distributions; Maintain attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; Liaison with Copy Center, Records Department, etc., for resources; Fulfill printing requests; Assist with closings preparation, making binders, CDs, etc., as requested; Maintain attorneys contact lists in Outlook and InterAction; Provide telephone back up coverage; Provide historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; Know the importance of keeping client/attorney information confidential; Maintain office supplies by checking stocks; placing orders and expediting if necessary; Ensure equipment is operating properly, call for repairs when needed; Support team by providing information, answering questions and requests; Complete operational requirements by managing administrative projects; expediting work results; Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and advancing technical skills; Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other related results as needed. If you are interested in this position, please send a copy of your resume to claire.marshall@roberthalflegal.com AND chinetta.foster@roberthalflegal.com ASAP!
Located in major North American and global markets, Robert Half Legal is the premier provider of legal staffing and consulting professionals on a full-time, project, and temporary basis, serving both law firms and corporate legal departments. We also provide project and e-discovery teams and workspace for a wide range of initiatives, including litigation support, M&A; and document review matters. Our dedicated teams' industry experience allows us to quickly match skilled legal professionals with the best available jobs. We offer challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and skills-enhancement training.
Our parent company, Robert Half, once again was named to FORTUNE® magazine's list of "World's Most Admired Companies" and was the highest-ranked staffing firm. (March 1, 2016)
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*Req ID:* 01300-9896167
*Functional Role:* Paralegal
*Country:* USA
*State:* IL
*City:* Chicago
*Postal Code:* 60601
*Compensation:* $45,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year
*Requirements:* Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Ability to work in a team environment; Ability to interact with all levels of Firm staff; Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented; at least 2-4 years of LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE IN A LAW FIRM ENVIRONMENT. This firm is the world's first polycentric global law firm. A top 20 firm on the Acritas 2015 Global Elite Brand Index, the Firm is committed to challenging the status quo in delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value in new and inventive ways. Driven to provide clients a competitive edge, and connected to the communities where its clients want to do business, this firm knows that understanding local cultures is crucial to successfully completing a deal, resolving a dispute or solving a business challenge. Now one of the world's largest law firm, this global team builds agile, tailored solutions to meet the local, national and global needs of private and public clients of any size in more than 125 locations serving 50-plus countries. If you are interested in this position, please send a copy of your resume to claire.marshall@roberthalflegal.com AND chinetta.foster@roberthalflegal.com ASAP!