Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Position Summary

Zukowski, Roges, Flood & McArdle, a midsize law firm based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled service to clients, and we are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff in managing day-to-day legal operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong administrative abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• File legal documents with courts, agencies, and other organizations as required.
• Maintain and organize client files, case records, and legal databases.
• Schedule meetings, court dates, hearings, depositions, and appointments.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather relevant case information.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, attorneys, and external parties.
• Manage attorney calendars and monitor important deadlines.
• Assist with case preparation, document review, and trial support.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and legal correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and client information.

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
• Customer service-oriented approach when interacting with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Word-processing ability of 80 words per minute with high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred skills and qualifications

· 2-3 years working in a law firm

· Knowledge of online court filing systems

· Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously

· Experience using dictation and transcription software

· Knowledge of title insurance and escrow procedures.

· Experience with electronic recording systems and real estate closing software.

· Familiarity with local, state, and federal real estate regulations.

Work Environment

• In-Person office-based position.
• Regular interaction with attorneys and clients.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage a high volume of transactions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25