Non-Attorney Positions (receptionist, paralegal, secretary, etc.)
Paralegal
Morris, Dluski & Smith is currently hiring for a paralegal position. The ideal candidate has one (1) or more years of experience. The ideal candidate would have some experience in civil litigation. The law firm currently has three attorneys, with areas primarily focused in civil litigation, family law, and criminal law. The candidate should be willing to meet with clients and to prepare pleadings and court filings for attorney review. Benefits available. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Send resume to jsmith@hhmlaw.net.
Legal Secretary
Benckendorf & Benckendorf, P.C.is seeking a legal secretary for a position with flexible hours in our Peoria office. Experience with multiphone line system and Microsoft Office programs preferred.
Candidate must excel in organization and be able to positively interact with our clients either in the office or on the phone.
Candidate will also be learning document preparation under the guidance of attorneys/paralegals.
Please send resume to dpayton@benckendorf.com
Legal Assistant
The Office of the Attorney General has an opening for a legal secretary. For more information and to apply, click here.
Paralegal
The city of Bloomington has an opening for a paralegal. For more information and to apply, click here.
RECEPTIONIST / SECRETARY
for law firm
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word,
answering a multi-line phone system,
have excellent communication skills & organizational skills,
and work well independently and with others.
Send Resume & References to:
Essig Law Office
135 Washington Square
Washington, IL 61571
essig@essiglaw.com
Administrative Assistant
Part- time administrative assistant position in a fast-paced mid-size law firm in downtown Peoria. The responsibilities would include but are not limited to:
- Assist with client phone calls and redirect them when necessary
- Prepare and disseminate correspondence, memos and forms
- Develop and maintain a filing system
- Make travel arrangements
- Undertake occasional receptionist duties
Requirements would include but are not limited to:
- Familiarity with office organization and optimization techniques
- High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Integrity and professionalism
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Proficient typing skills
- High school diploma
Email cover letter and resume to Amanda Campbell at administration@dcamplaw.com.
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Immediate opening for a workers’ compensation legal assistant in Peoria, IL. We are looking for someone who is proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, e-filing, and transcription. Our compensation packages are commensurate with experience and skills and include Group Health Insurance, 401(k) matching, and other earned incentives. To apply send your resume and references to pcbaasst@mtco.com with reference number 071023
Legal Assistant
Meyer Capel Law Firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to support business and transactional attorneys at our Champaign office. The ideal candidate will have business, banking, or corporate background, and must have good organizational and technology skills. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to recruiting@meyercapel.com with “Champaign Legal Assistant – Business Planning & Transactions Application” in the subject line. For additional information, please visit https://www.meyercapel.com/careers.
Legal Assistant
Regional litigation firm seeks exceptional legal assistant to join our team in our Peoria office. Ideal candidate would have at least five years of experience working at a litigation firm and meet the following requirements:
- Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and rules;
- Knowledge of court docketing rules and ability to calculate and calendar responsive deadlines, reminders and invitations through Outlook or other electronic calendar systems; ability to manage multiple calendars for depositions, meetings and travel;
- Proficiency in e-filing in local courts as well as courts in other states (federal and state courts) and PACER; experience in downloading documents from websites;
- Experience in working with electronic document management systems and ability to organize and maintain electronic files;
- Ability to work in a team-based setting with other team members supporting a group of attorneys;
- Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks and managing a fluid job description;
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment;
- Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2016/365 (Word, Outlook, Excel);
- Experience with Adobe and ability to manipulate pdf documents;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail with excellent proofing and editing skills;
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workflow, anticipate needs and creatively find solutions to problems;
- Must be able to adjust to periods of heavy workloads requiring occasional overtime;
- Complex case management and trial preparation experience required;
- Excellent general office skills, including scanning, copying, preparing check requests, mail and Federal Express or other shipping procedures, scheduling meetings and depositions, and make phone calls to obtain information.
Our firm offers excellent benefits including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Company matching 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday time
- Paid parking or transportation reimbursement
- Cellphone reimbursement
Salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates, please submit a resume and list of references to marshall@knightnicastro.com
Job Type: Full-time
Paralegal
Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC, a litigation firm with a growing national practice, is seeking a skilled litigation paralegal for our expanding practice in our Peoria office. An ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has strong analytical and organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work for multiple attorneys, and the ability to work well with team members. Experience with analyzing medical records is a plus. Must have excellent communication skills and function well in a team setting.
Skills must include Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel, as well as advanced skills with Adobe. Experience with case management software and time/billing software is required. Must be proficient in e-filing (state and federal level), docketing, file organization, document management and production, preparing disclosure and discovery documents, preparing basic motions, preparing for depositions and trials, and trial assistance. Some travel is required for trials. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and abilities and excellent benefits including health, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and matching 401(k) participation. Interested candidates should submit resume to marshall@knightnicastro.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience: paralegal: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification: Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Part-Time Paralegal Position
Part-time Paralegal Position available. Candidate should be experienced in all aspects of family law. Hours and compensation are flexible. Please apply in confidence to:
John P. Edmonds, Ltd.
110 S.W. Jefferson, Suite 410
Peoria, IL 61602
Ph: (309) 674-3900
Fax: (309) 674-2644
E-mail: jay@jayedmondslaw.com
Sutkowski Law Office, 416 Main Street, Suite 400, Peoria, Illinois 61602
Immediate opening for a $50 per hour independent contractor with income, estate, trust administration, basic income, gift and estate tax experience and skills typically associated with a background in math, computer science, philosophy or music. Please email CV to ed@sutlawoffice.com or via fax to 309.680.8001. This can be an attorney or non-attorney position.
Legal Assistant or Paralegal
Seeking highly qualified legal assistant or paralegal with excellent typing and word-processing skills. Generous compensation commensurate with ability and experience. Submit resume, including references, to:
Jerold I. Horn
401 Main Street, Suite 1650
Peoria, IL 61602
chorn3@aol.com
Paralegal
Legal assistant/paralegal needed for litigation attorney. Transcribing correspondence and pleadings, preparing emails, preparing discovery responses, maintaining legal files, and client contact. Full time or part time (25-40 hours a week). Candidates in their last semester of schooling and needing their practicum or candidates already with their degree are eligible for compensation. Medical benefits not included. Please contact via email Hannah (hannah@cpryanlaw.com) or Chris (cpryan@cpryanlaw.com) or call 309-637-8020 to set up an interview.
Legal Assistant
Full time legal assistant for downtown Pekin law office. Minimum 0 - 3 years of law office experience is preferred. Emphasis on Family Law matters, including divorce, custody and child support, and other fields such as Probate, Real Estate, Foreclosure, and general litigation. Must be articulate, well organized, and able to deal with the public. Duties include answering the phone, scheduling appointments, processing of files, preparation of pleadings, meeting with clients, scheduling and noticing hearings. Competitive salary and benefits are available. Please attach a resume, include your email address, telephone number in your response, and best time to call and send it to pcbaasst@mtco.com with reference number 092122
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Established Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law Firm in Peoria is looking for a highly motivated full time legal assistant/paralegal. Applicant will work directly with attorneys on all aspects of injury cases, from pre-litigation/claims, through discovery and up to and through trial. For more information and to apply, click here.
Family Law Paralegal
Come work for a premier family law firm with an attorney who deeply cares about her clients. We offer a great benefits package including retirement contributions and medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer some schedule flexibility, including remote work as needed, and a generous allowance of paid time off. Salary is based upon experience with the potential for regular growth and bonuses. Regular continuing legal education is encouraged and will be part of your benefits package.
Paralegal candidates should possess a positive attitude and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Superior communication skills, verbal and written, are essential. Case management and calendaring skills are required. Other necessary skills include the ability to calculate support accurately; perform legal research; process discovery; draft legal pleadings and correspondence; and be competent and experienced in working with technology. Send resume and references to Denise at Ronda Glenn Law Offices, 221 East Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701, or email to service@glennlawoffices.com. No phone calls, please.
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Kepple Law practices in the area of real estate, business, estate planning, and civil litigation in Illinois and Arizona. We have a laid back environment that is focused on growing our people and our business. We invest in getting better and building an awesome business. We are coming off our best year ever, so come join us as we build a multistate practice. If you are a team player and do amazing work, let's talk!
Please send your resume and inquiries to ckepple@kepplelawllc.com
Legal Assistant
Hasselberg Grebe Snodgrass Urban & Wentworth seeks an experienced and qualified full time legal assistant. Must have the ability to manage the accurate and expedient transcription and assembly of pleadings and documents, scheduling and docket management, data entry, client communications, filing, competence with computer applications common to the legal environment, and assisting assigned attorneys. We offer an attractive compensation and benefit package. Benefits include employer funded retirement plan, employer paid health and dental insurance for employee, employer funded HRA, employer paid parking, paid vacation and sick leave, major holidays off, three Friday afternoons off in summer, summer hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please forward your resume, cover letter and references to:
Attorney David Wentworth
401 Main St., Ste. 1400
Peoria, IL 61602.
LEGAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST
Law Office of Louis P. Milot, Riverview Plaza (Chase Bank Building), 411 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1928, Peoria, Illinois 61602. General Practice. Must be comfortable working and dealing with a variety of individuals. Seeking individual with proficiency in Microsoft Word. Individual should be detailed-oriented, have good interpersonal skills, possess multi-tasking and organizational skills. Good telephone and writing skills important. The individual must be able to work in a professional environment and maintain strict confidentiality concerning clients and operations. Experience with Odyssey (e-filing) and scanning software (e.g. Paperport, etc.) would be helpful. Duties vary and include, but are not limited to, preparation and e-filing of legal correspondence, pleading and forms; screening clients; case management; scheduling appointments and general receptionist duties. Between 35-40 hours each week but will consider part-time hours. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Paid vacation and paid holidays. Those interested should submit a letter of interest, updated resume or brief statement of their qualifications to Louis Milot at the above address or via e-mail at lawshop@mtco.com.
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
Established Pekin law firm practicing primarily in the areas of estate planning, probate, real estate, and business matters seeks a paralegal or legal secretary. The ideal candidate should have excellent computer skills and be organized, detail-oriented and possess the ability to multi-task.
Primary responsibilities include assisting our three attorneys by:
• Answering and transferring calls;
• Typing documents, correspondence, pleadings, and court filings for attorney review;
• Electronically filing documents with the court;
• Other administrative duties as assigned.
No prior legal experience is required. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please direct all inquiries and resumes to jasonproehl@grics.net.
Family Law Paralegal Opportunity:
Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C., a Central Illinois law firm specializing in all areas of family law, is searching for a skilled paralegal with a passion for advocating on behalf of people who have issues regarding their marriages or families.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in family law is required, preferably recent experience
- Paralegal certificate is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Family Law Software
- Exceptional legal writing skills
- Excellent communication skills to work well with clients and co-workers within our firm
Duties:
- Manage multiple cases
- Communicate with clients
- Collaborate with other paralegals
We offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Generous vacation and paid time off package
- 401(k)
- An exciting and close-knit work environment that fosters recognition, teamwork, and job satisfaction
- Room for professional growth and development for driven individuals
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume. They should include the following information:
- Your educational background and work experience
- Your date of availability for employment
- Your experience with various office software tools
- A statement as to why you believe you are the right candidate for this job
About Butler & Giraudo, P.C.:
The firm's partners, Susan Butler, Kelly Giraudo, and Tamara Meister, have more than 60 years of combined experience. Our firm is passionate about advocating on behalf of people who have issues regarding their marriages or families. We operate from our offices in downtown Morton at the corner of Main and Jefferson Streets, and also in the Janssen Building in Peoria, directly across from the Peoria County Courthouse. Please visit our website at: www.bgmlawyers.com
Thank you for your interest in Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C., Attorneys at Law. Your inquiry will be held in strict confidence. Please direct your inquiries to: kgiraudo@bgmlawyers.com We look forward to hearing from you!
