Ganan & Shapiro, P.C. 120 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1750 Chicago, IL 60602
We are looking for a self-motivated Legal Assistant who will
provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an
attorney.
Responsibilities for
Legal Assistant
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Provide administrative support to lawyer and
enhance office effectiveness
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Draft the first copy of legal
documents.
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Manage all administrative
responsibilities in the legal office.
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Prepare pleadings and
contracts
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Enter billing
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Answer and direct phone calls
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Schedule
IMEs/Depositions
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Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
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Manage, organize, and
maintain documents in paper filing systems
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Provide general
administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar, etc.
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Organize all legal documents in a
confidential way.
Qualifications for
Legal Assistant
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High school diploma or
general education degree (GED) required
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0-5 years of
experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a
corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
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Detail-oriented and
highly organized
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Excellent verbal and
written communication skills and professional demeanor
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Strong knowledge of
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
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Ability to work
independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines
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Ability to juggle multiple activities and work
under pressure