Legal Assistant/Paralegal

We are a fun and fast paced law firm. Our number one priority is to provide the best customer service to our clients through constant communication and reliable legal expertise. We are NOT a typical law firm. We encourage creativity and we do our best to make the work fun.

Most of our practice is in residential real estate, probate and estate planning. Professionalism is of the utmost importance to us. If selected, you will learn a lot about estate planning, real estate, the law in general, and customer service.

Our company is looking for a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide administrative support to our team. A successful candidate will have experience in handling sensitive information and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you are unable to reliably commute to Vernon Hills five days per week or you require group health insurance through your employer, please do not apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of real estate transactions, including residential and commercial purchases, sales, and leases.
• Conduct title searches and review title reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review legal documents, such as contracts, deeds, mortgages, and closing statements.
• Coordinate closings and communicate with clients, real estate agents, lenders, and other parties involved in transactions.
• Manage deadlines and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Maintain organized files and documentation related to real estate transactions.
• Assist with other administrative tasks and special projects as needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• This is an in person position. Are you able to reliably commute to Vernon Hills Illinois?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Law office: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (Required)

Work Location: In person