We are looking for a dedicated Jr. Paralegal to join our legal team in Chicago, Illinois. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to various legal and administrative tasks while supporting the department’s operations. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience and a strong ability to manage workflows effectively within a corporate or law firm environment. <br> Responsibilities: • Coordinate and oversee the workflow of the legal department, acting as a liaison between attorneys and outsourced law firms. • Process and track invoices, ensuring they are accurately logged into spreadsheets for record-keeping purposes. • Manage legal operations by assigning tasks to attorneys and monitoring progress on outsourced work. • Provide administrative support for employment contracts and other legal documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy. • Assist in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, NDAs, and agreements. • Conduct basic research and provide support for intellectual property and civil litigation matters. • Maintain expense reports and oversee expense management processes within the legal team. • Collaborate with attorneys and external firms to ensure efficient handling of legal tasks and operations. • Organize and maintain files related to legal activities and contracts. • Support the preparation and submission of legal pleadings and other documentation. <br> The pay range for this position is 25 to 35. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. <br> Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

• Minimum of two years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role, preferably in a corporate or law firm setting.<br>• Strong understanding of legal processes, including intellectual property, civil litigation, and contract management.<br>• Proficiency in drafting legal documents such as NDAs, agreements, and pleadings.<br>• Advanced skills in invoice processing and expense management.<br>• Familiarity with tracking and logging invoices using spreadsheet software like Excel.<br>• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage workflows and assignments efficiently.<br>• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling legal documentation.<br>• Effective communication skills to collaborate with attorneys and external legal teams.

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