Legal Assistant
TorHoerman Law LLC TorHoerman Law LLC Edwardsville, IL Edwardsville, IL Full-time Full-time $20 an hour $20 an hour 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago
Summary:
The legal assistant position will assist the paralegal team with new and prospective clients who are a good fit for the law firm.
Along with gathering and checking case evidence and communicating with court employees to confirm court dates.
Reports to the Paralegal Manager.
ESSENETIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Interviewing prospective clients by phone and email to become familiar with their case.
Conducting basic research to investigate whether prospective clients' claims have merit.
Evaluating prospective clients' claims to determine whether they're in line with the areas of practice and experience of the firm.
Scheduling initial consultation appointments with attorneys for promising potential candidates.
Onboarding new clients by filling out necessary paperwork and putting together initial case files.
Entering client information into computer systems.
Assist with managing administrative responsibilities in the legal office.
Organizing legal documents and inputting into the database.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Customer service skills to make prospective clients feel welcome.
High-level listening skills to gain a thorough understanding of claims.
Demonstrated interviewing skills to know which questions to ask to gather more information.
Strong written and oral communication skills to explain next steps and compose client profiles for attorneys.
Basic understanding of various legal specialties to evaluate the suitability of your firm and recommend other firms as needed.
Organizational skills to keep track of prospective clients' contact and case information.
Multitasking ability to move quickly from one inquiry to another.
Education and
Experience:
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.
00 per hour Expected hours:
35 - 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Travel requirement:
No travel
Experience:
Microsoft Office:
1 year (Preferred) Legal Assistant:
2 years (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Edwardsville, IL 62025:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The legal assistant position will assist the paralegal team with new and prospective clients who are a good fit for the law firm.
Along with gathering and checking case evidence and communicating with court employees to confirm court dates.
Reports to the Paralegal Manager.
ESSENETIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Interviewing prospective clients by phone and email to become familiar with their case.
Conducting basic research to investigate whether prospective clients' claims have merit.
Evaluating prospective clients' claims to determine whether they're in line with the areas of practice and experience of the firm.
Scheduling initial consultation appointments with attorneys for promising potential candidates.
Onboarding new clients by filling out necessary paperwork and putting together initial case files.
Entering client information into computer systems.
Assist with managing administrative responsibilities in the legal office.
Organizing legal documents and inputting into the database.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Customer service skills to make prospective clients feel welcome.
High-level listening skills to gain a thorough understanding of claims.
Demonstrated interviewing skills to know which questions to ask to gather more information.
Strong written and oral communication skills to explain next steps and compose client profiles for attorneys.
Basic understanding of various legal specialties to evaluate the suitability of your firm and recommend other firms as needed.
Organizational skills to keep track of prospective clients' contact and case information.
Multitasking ability to move quickly from one inquiry to another.
Education and
Experience:
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.
00 per hour Expected hours:
35 - 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Travel requirement:
No travel
Experience:
Microsoft Office:
1 year (Preferred) Legal Assistant:
2 years (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Edwardsville, IL 62025:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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