Description of Roles and Responsibilities:

· Secretary performs administrative tasks for lawyers and paralegals.

· Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers

· Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners

· Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients

· Attend trials and type minutes

· Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony

· Conduct thorough statistical/documentary research

· Source and verify important case intelligence

· Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions

· Preserve an updated case record system

· Answer phone calls, take notes and redirect calls when appropriate

· Maintain and update inventories of contact details

· Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

Mandatory Requirements:

· Legal Secretary certificate or diploma

· Proven experience as legal secretary

· Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system

· Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology

· Working knowledge of litigation management and typing skills

· Proficiency in English

· Outstanding time-management and typing skills

· Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people

Reference Number: LC06162023

Other Notes:

Resume must stand alone in demonstrating qualifications and experience.

Please take a moment to review the job details, including qualification requirements, location, duration, and pay rate, before you apply.

Please complete the screening questions for your application or include a cover letter with more information for us and the hiring team to consider.

We encourage you to complete the Skills Tests to demonstrate your skills.

Where required, consider submitting proof of licensure with your application.

Where applicable, consider including samples or examples of your work that demonstrate your capabilities with your application.

Where relevant, please include your LinkedIn page, at least 3 professional references, a copy of your diploma or other proof of licensure/professional certifications, and your USC / GC / H4 / H1B. We do not accept C2C applicants without this information.

Your application must have your full legal name and current contact information.

There may be cases where the hiring team requires two or more professional references with application.

We partner with companies to offer and deliver projects and solutions to our clients Some positions may be hired through our partners.

(Ref#LC05182023)

Why work with us:

At Donia, we foster a culture of growth. We recognize that everyone brings unique skills and experiences to their work and that the company is better for such diversity. We encourage you to pursue your interest and grow within the company. We promote from within because we value and reward contributions.

About us:

We are a Business Management Consulting, Staff Augmentation and Workforce Solutions firm.

Our founder is an engineer and seasoned business management consultant. The values of precision, quality, and reliability are embodied in all our work

We aim to delight our clients through the high quality of our service. So much so, that almost all our contracts are through Word of mouth and referrals. Because for over fifteen years, we have worked with Non-profits, City, State, and Federal Agencies – strategizing and putting together specialized teams that can tackle any project

Donia's team of collaborative solution-finders will meet you where you are and build the system that will get you to your goals. Let us know how we can use our Business Consulting and Staff Augmentation and Workforce Solutions expertise to help you

About our Benefits Program

All Donia LLC full-time staff have access to our benefits program. Features include but not limited to:

- Health insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Paid Time Off

- 401(k) Plan

- Disability

- Life insurance

Donia LLC is an equal opportunity employer

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Did you review and are okay with the job details - including qualifications requirements, location (including In-Person as applicable), duration, and pay rate W2? [Response Required]

Experience:

• Legal Secretary: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Legal Secretary Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person