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27 results for Paralegal in Lake Forest, IL

Legal Secretary
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary with substantial litigation experience to join our detail-oriented services team in Clevland, OH. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering the opportunity to grow within a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in commercial transportation and insurance defense, along with strong organizational and technical skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and handle court filings, including e-filing, to ensure timely and accurate submissions.</p><p>• Manage and maintain calendars for attorneys, including scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence based on dictation or attorney instructions.</p><p>• Coordinate and support litigation processes, particularly in commercial transportation and insurance defense cases.</p><p>• Conduct research and compile information to assist attorneys in case preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and organize case files and legal records for easy accessibility.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all procedural rules and deadlines in litigation matters.</p><p>• Provide administrative support, including handling phone calls, emails, and office tasks.</p><p>• Assist with document management and retrieval during legal proceedings.</p>
  • 2025-09-18T21:34:11Z
Legal Secretary
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a dynamic legal team in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual adept at supporting multiple attorneys across various practice areas, including litigation, bankruptcy, labor and employment, and environmental law. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of five attorneys across different practice areas, ensuring seamless workflow.<br>• Manage e-filing procedures for both state and federal courts with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and filings to maintain high standards of quality.<br>• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements for attorneys as needed.<br>• Handle time entry tasks for specific attorneys, ensuring timely and precise recordkeeping.<br>• Collaborate effectively with litigation attorneys to meet deadlines and support case preparation.<br>• Assist with bankruptcy-related administrative tasks, including document organization and filing.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while managing sensitive legal information.<br>• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and provide proactive solutions to administrative challenges.
  • 2025-09-16T19:08:48Z
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