12/02/2024

Legal Assistant Position, Peoria Law Firm

Stephen P. Kelly, Attorneys at Law

Job title:

Legal Assistant

Company intro:

At Stephen P, Kelly, Attorneys at Law, we pride ourselves on providing unparalleled service to clients, so we’re looking for an experienced and passionate legal assistant to help us maintain this high standard. As the newest addition to our team, the legal assistant will play a pivotal role in keeping the office functioning efficiently, from coordinating meetings to maintaining complete and accurate files. This person will build collaborative working relationships with our lawyers — and earn the trust of our clients. The ideal candidate is organized, diligent, and can work both independently and as part of a team. This is a challenging role with varied responsibilities and meaningful opportunities for career advancement.

Job description:

· Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email

Draft, proofread, and file or send legal documents, such as motions or letters of intent

· Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling appointments, making photocopies, and compiling complex documentation

· Create and maintain case files

· Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails to lawyers

· Perform legal and background research when requested

· Ensure the office is running smoothly at all times

· Support attorneys in optimizing their billable time

· Track deadlines to ensure legal documents are filed in a timely manner

· Represent the organization with professionalism and integrity when dealing with clients and court officials

· Maintain strict confidentiality of organizational and client information

Top benefits or perks:

• Benefits: Health care

• Hourly rate:

• Competitive with local market

Location:

Peoria, IL

Contact/application information: Stephen Kelly, (309) 453-8639, skelly@stephenkellylaw.com

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