Paralegal for downtown Chicago law firm

FMS Law Group (https://www.fmslawgroup.com/), a robust Estate/Trust/Guardianship Administration/Litigation law firm in Chicago seeks a paralegal/legal assistant for an in-office position.

The ideal candidate will ensure effective case management by providing legal and administrative services under the supervision of two (2) attorneys. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 - 3 years of experience as a litigation assistant. This individual will directly communicate frequently with clients in order to serve them appropriately. Candidates should email their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to info@fmslawgroup.com. Feel free to mention NDN in the letter.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to 2 attorneys;

• Coordinate attorney calendars;

• Assist in the preparation of legal pleadings and notices;

• E-file documents in Cook and surrounding collar counties;

• Assemble estate planning documents;

• Assist with client billing; and

• Handle direct communication with clients

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;

• Paralegal certificate would be a plus;

• Experience as a litigation assistant would be an additional plus;

• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols;

• Familiarly with professional office protocols (e.g. sending a

professional email or cover letter)

• Proficient in Microsoft Word / Excel;

• Proficient in Adobe; and

• Proficient typist