What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Cunningham, Meyer & Vedrine, P.C.?
Law Firm Legal Assistant - Full Job Description
Our busy and recognized litigation defense and insurance coverage law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Warrenville, IL office. An opportunity to join a collaborative team working on complex cases, particularly in medical malpractice defense.
Qualifications
- 4-6 years of experience supporting attorneys in areas of complex medical malpractice litigation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Dictation
- Knowledge of Illinois and Federal Court rules and procedures is required
- Experience with Odyssey and Federal Court (ECF) e-filing systems is required
- Superior working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Pro software
- Experience with document management software a plus
- Positive attitude
Responsibilities
- Responsible for preparing, editing, formatting, and proofreading various legal documents and correspondence
- File pleadings using both Federal and State court e-filing systems
- Schedule court reporters and coordinate depositions
- Ensure completeness of electronic files in document management system
Job Type: Full-time, Warrenville, IL Office
The target annual salary range for this role is currently $65,000-$80,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and market data. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus.
Outstanding benefits package included.
Benefits:
· 401(k) Plan
· Health insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Life insurance
· Disability insurance
· Paid time off
· Flexible spending account
· Health savings account
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000