Chicago IL
Administrative
Legal Administrative Assistant

CM Legal
Legal Administrative Assistant
Law firm looking for a full time Administrative Assistant. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are a must. Law Firm Experience preferred.
Responsibilities include:
- Open Matters – Download docs from client programs, if necessary. Run conflict check/report, make up new matter forms & submit to new matters.
- Set-up Matters – download case/docs from client program into AIM, split lawsuit, update matter supplement, set complaint and discovery deadlines/CRN response, relate parties, request shells (if active LIT file), and complete case overview form.
- Break down pleadings (complaint, admission, production, interrogatories, email designation, notice of deposition, correspondence).
- Send email to AIM Changes to relate parties (clerk, judge, insured, assignee, opposing counsel, adverse party, loss location)
- Email Secretaries/Paralegal Appointment Slip
- Create Style of Case
- Complete matter supplemental information (case no./ short style)
- Handle filing and closing of cases
- Assist with copy jobs
- Assist secretaries with processing invoices
- Handle light scheduling on legal files
- Assist office manager with administrative duties (setting up for meetings, ordering lunch for meetings, etc.)
A great working environment with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and all candidates must have a stable work history and verifiable references.