Paralegal/Administrative Assistant

is a general-practice law firm serving small to mid-sized businesses in mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, corporate compliance, banking and finance, commercial litigation and estate planning. We’re looking for either a paralegal or an administrative assistant to support our corporate and transactional team. The ideal candidate is computer-savvy – including a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office – proactive and extremely detail-oriented. This person will work diligently with our transactional team on individual deals and general support to improve firm processes and procedures that make our team more efficient. Prior working experience is not required, but candidates must have all the listed qualifications to be eligible for this role. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities:

1. Supports a group of 5 attorneys in various business transactions;

2. Drafts, edits, formats and proofreads documents;

3. Communicates with clients and outside attorneys;

4. Organizes documents and data according to the team’s specifications;

5. Manages the team’s calendars with events and important deadlines;

6. Maintains the team’s system for tracking open matters; and

7. Files documents with the Illinois Secretary of State and various other states.

Qualifications:

1. Advanced MS Word skills, including specific knowledge for formatting, tracking changes and comparing;

2. Excellent communication skills for corresponding with clients, outside attorneys and our team; and

3. Proficient in other MS Office programs and Adobe Acrobat

Pay: $45k to $60k depending on experience

Benefits:

1. Paid time off;

2. Health and long-term disability insurance;

3. Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution; and

4. Paid membership for building fitness center.

Schedule:

1. 8am to 4pm

2. Monday through Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person