Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Part Time

Newsweb LLC, a group of privately held companies in Chicago, is growing and seeking a professional and experienced part-time hybrid remote Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team. Newsweb LLC is an equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities:

• Qualified candidate needs to be reliable, responsible and vigilant with follow ups on tasks.
• Provides paraprofessional support by providing information; independently conducting extensive research, investigations, and compliance reviews; and preparing in-depth legal documents at the direction of an attorney
• Draft, revise, and proofread various correspondence and legal documents with accuracy.
• Conduct factual or legal research and assist with special projects or filings as needed.
• Perform various administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Hybrid part-time position working 20-25 hours per week with one day in-office.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm required.
• Prior experience working in the real estate industry with strong understanding of real estate transaction process from contract to closing highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, Associate of Applied Science in paralegal studies,  or relevant work experience required.
• High level of discretion with confidential matters.
• Knowledge of law and legal documentation preparation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Must demonstrate excellent skills in the following areas: organizational, interpersonal, time management, analytical and communication.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $49 commensurate with experience.
• Paid sick time and 401(k) retirement savings plan eligibility after 6-months of employment.