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We have an opportunity at our firm to gain vital experience while supporting under-served members of your community. If you are passionate about helping others, we have the perfect role for you. We are looking for a Legal Assistant/Receptionist with a year of law firm experience to support 2 Attorneys in our Justice for Kids division. The case load is comprised of civil litigation files with a focus on representing child victims (Plaintiff side).
Responsibilities
Answering phones.
Maintaining attorney’s calendar and ensuring deadlines are met.
Scheduling meetings, hearings, depositions, and mediations.
Scheduling via the Judicial Automated Calendaring System (JACS)
Coordinating with judges, opposing counsel, clients, mediators, vendors, and others in the case.
E-Filing via E-Portal, E-Courtesy, and E-Service to opposing counsel.
Saving all incoming and outgoing documents in case management system.
Drafting correspondences, pleadings, and discovery.
Other administrative tasks as requested by the unit’s paralegals and attorneys.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years personal injury litigation experience (Plaintiff preferred but not a must)
High attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office
PerKs of working at Kelley Kronenberg:
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Kelley Kronenberg is currently not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.
Kelley Kronenberg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full Time
Business Services
$60k-77k (estimate)
10/29/2022
08/31/2023
kelleykronenberg.com
CHICAGO, IL
50 - 100
1980
$10M - $50M
Business Services
Kelley Kronenberg is a multi-practice business law firm with more than 175 attorneys and 12 locations throughout Florida and the United States. Founded in 1980, our firm is one of the fastest-growing law firms in Florida, built on relationships, and committed to exceptional client service. We serve all types and sizes of public and private companies, as well as small businesses and individuals nationwide. Kelley Kronenberg has been recognized amongst the Largest U.S. Law Firms by the National Law Journals NLJ 500 and Law 360 400 in 2020, Americas Top Corporate Law Firms by Forbes and Top 10 in... NLJs Womens Scorecard in 2019. The firm has been the recipient of many accolades most recently including: Top Largest Law Firms in the South Florida Business Journal, Tampa Bay Business Journal and Orlando Business Journal in 2020; Florida Trend, South Florida Business & Wealth, and American Lawyers Daily Business Review Review 100 in 2019. For more information, visit www.kklaw.com.
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