Are you an experienced probate litigation paralegal ready to embark on an exhilarating journey?

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION for guiding families through the intricate probate court process with finesse and compassion?

It's time to IGNITE your career and make 2024 your year to SHINE both personally and professionally!

If you're nodding along enthusiastically, then you might just be the ROCKSTAR Paralegal we've been searching for!

What's waiting for you:

• Competitive compensation: Base salary starting at $66,000 with the potential to earn up to $80,000 annually.
• Generous benefits package including a matching 401K and comprehensive insurance coverage with 100% of your monthly premium covered!
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, with the option to work remotely one day a week and a company-provided laptop.

Who are we?

We're the Estate and Probate Legal Group, a dynamic Oak Brook law firm with ambitious growth plans and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our clients. Join our team of A players who work hard and have fun while making a difference!

We're not just looking for an employee; we're seeking a true TEAM PLAYER who resonates with our values and vision. If you're just looking for a paycheck, this isn't the place for you. But if you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where excellence is the standard, you've found your home!

At our core, we believe in accountability, communication, and camaraderie. We're dedicated to fostering an environment where every team member can excel, learn, and grow. Because when our team succeeds, our clients receive unparalleled service and become our biggest fans!

If you're ready to embark on a mission of excellence and growth, join us on this exciting journey! We're committed to helping you reach your full potential, but we'll also provide honest feedback to ensure you're always striving for greatness.

Summary of who we are looking for:

• Our Paralegal is a strategic thinker who excels at client communication and understands the importance of legal case strategies.
• You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks including legal research, drafting documents, managing discovery, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail. This person works thoroughly, leaving nothing to chance.
• Our Paralegal invites accountability at work and thrives in a professional work environment.
• Our Paralegal is cooperative, easy-going, and agreeable in getting along with others. There is enough drama in probate – we don’t need it in the office.

Responsibilities:

Client Focused Tasks:

• Engage in Preliminary Legal Research and Writing on basic issues.
• Draft legal pleadings with client information.
• Opening files and e-filing on Odyssey.
• Engage with Legal Team to understand legal strategy on each case so the Legal Team can be in alignment with the client’s interest in reaching their goal, the team’s interest in moving clients forward and the Firm’s interest in creating raving fans.
• Communicate with clients throughout the client’s journey so they fully understand the progress on their case.
• Manage and analyze discovery including the preparation of pleadings, assisting with depositions and interviews.
• Prepare memorandums to the file and correspondence throughout the case to appropriately apprise team members and the client of the status of the last 2 steps taken and the next 3 steps planned so everyone understands the plan.

Administrative/ Team/ Financial Tasks:

• Engage with the Team to create a collaborative culture including contributing and participating in team trainings, team builders and other growth opportunities.
• Keep files updated, organized and attorneys prepared.
• Complete required billable hours

Other Duties:

• Creating efficiencies through developing and refining the Firm’s systems including the policies and procedures, examples, templates, scripts, diagrams, work-flows, and videos.
• Analyzing statistical information to better understand how we can improve our services and the time we spend servicing our clients.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Paralegal = 4 years
• Excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of legal strategies and position of clients
• Strong creativity and desire to innovate with new strategies to better service our clients and to streamline our firm
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Great organizational skills and ability to lead and delegate.
• Resilient problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail including grammar and spelling
• Solid base of customer-service
• Good knowledge of legal research techniques and databases
• Excellent knowledge of basic office programs, Law Management Computer Software and online applications

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and let's make magic happen together!

Please send the following:

1) your resume

2) an original cover letter that tells us how a paralegal brings value to the legal team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oak Brook, IL 60523