Job Title: Family Law Legal Secretary
Location: The Loop, Chicago
Firm: Prestigious Family Law Firm
Position Overview:
Our client, a prestigious family law firm located in the Loop, is seeking a skilled Family Law Legal Secretary to provide essential secretarial support to their attorneys. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, with strong technology skills and effective communication abilities. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys traditional legal secretarial work with a light involvement in supportive paralegal tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive secretarial support to family law attorneys, including drafting legal documents, correspondence, and managing court filings.
- Coordinate attorney schedules, client meetings, and ensure timely filing of documents.
- Assist in the preparation of pleadings, motions, and family law documents in accordance with court requirements.
- Perform light paralegal tasks, such as basic legal research, document review, and organizing case files.
- Communicate with clients, court officials, and opposing counsel regarding case updates and document requests.
- Maintain organized case files, both electronically and in hard copy.
- Support billing and administrative tasks related to case management and client communications.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Paralegal, ideally with a focus on family law.
- Proficient in legal technology, including document management systems and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to professionally interact with clients and legal staff.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Comfortable handling a mix of secretarial duties and occasional paralegal tasks.
Why Join the Firm?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a balance of secretarial duties with occasional exposure to paralegal tasks, offering professional growth within a prestigious family law firm focused on client care.