Legal Assistant Job at WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, Rockford, IL

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  • WilliamsMcCarthy LLP
  • Rockford, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs. The right candidate would be self-motivated and well organized; have good secretarial skills combined with paralegal skills such as the ability to draft and file pleadings and work autonomously. This candidate should be able to get along well with clients and co-workers.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research to support legal proceedings
  • Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
  • Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations 
  • Record and store client information

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
  • Familiarity with legal research
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Deadline and detail-oriented

Typical Physical Demands:

Manual dexterity and range of hearing/vision enough to operate standard office machines. Able to lift and carry a typical banker’s box of files (25 lbs.).

Typical Mental Demands: Able to maintain and foster a positive attitude under stress associated with a fast-paced work environment. Able to effectively manage multiple priorities/tasks. Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technology tools. Communicate with various personalities at all levels.

Working Conditions: Works in a typical office setting.

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