Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (Bloomington, IL)

About the role

Stange Law Firm, PC is seeking a Full-Time Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary to join our Bloomington, Illinois office. This position plays an important role in helping attorneys provide outstanding legal representation and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Professionally greet clients and visitors.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and accurately relay messages.
• Schedule appointments and assist with client communications.
• Cook up with courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Help ensure every client receives exceptional service throughout their case.
• Prepare, draft, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare documents for filing with courts and other agencies.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical client files.
• Coordinate calendars for hearings, deadlines, meetings, and appointments.
• Aid attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, and other litigation support.
• Perform electronic filing with courts.
• Organize files and legal documents.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Scan, copy, and distribute documents.
• Perform general administrative duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Enter billable time into the firm's timekeeping software on the same day work is performed.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and the firm's case management software.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Requirements

We are seeking motivated, organized professionals who are eager to build a long-term career in the legal profession. Prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a law firm is preferred, but not required. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technology and software, are essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment are also required. A positive attitude, professionalism, dependability, and outstanding customer service skills are necessary. The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team is preferred.

Qualifications

Family law or litigation experience is preferred, but not required. Experience working in a law firm setting is preferred, but not required. Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, but not required. Professional certifications such as Certified Paralegal (CP) or Certified Legal Secretary (CLS) are preferred, but not required.

Skills

Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technology and software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Positive attitude, professionalism, dependability, and outstanding customer service skills. Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience. Productivity bonus opportunities. Roth retirement option. Employer-paid medical insurance for employees (depending on state), plus buy-up options. Health Savings Account (HSA) options. Dental insurance. Vision insurance. Optional Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage. Paid vacation. Five paid sick days. Three paid personal days. Nine paid holidays. Paid birthday leave for full-time employees. Work-from-home opportunities for eligible Senior Paralegals and Senior Legal Assistants after one year of employment. Company-issued laptop. Employee referral bonus opportunities. Advancement opportunities within a growing multi-state law firm. A firm that believes in promoting from within. Ongoing professional development. Collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.