• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #850
• Salary: $85,000 - $110,000

Location: Chicago
Salary Range:  $85,000 – $110,000
Schedule: Hybrid working, 2 days in office; 8:30-5pm, M-F

Permanent Placements is seeking a Legal Secretary with experience in Estate Planning.  Candidates should have experience as a Legal Secretary working in a law firm that does Estate Planning, Probate Litigation, and/or Tax Planning. Candidates will be supporting lawyers and paralegals. 

What you’ll do:

• Manage Outlook calendars to ensure deadlines are met and assist the attorneys with prioritization of duties
• Review/proofread documents
• Assist with billings & time entry
• Manage expenses
• E-filing  

Qualified candidates should have the following:

• Working knowledge dealing with deeds, filing of wills and estate tax returns.
• Knowledge dealing with probate court, preparing court documents and forms.
• Experience editing, creating, and proofreading legal documents.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work is critical.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail is required.
• Strong communication skills are required
• Candidates with a Bachelors degree is not a requirement but it is a plus.​

Technology:

• Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Knowledge of Juris time entry , Ipro Discovery Local (Case Management), and Work 10 (iManage) document management system is helpful.
• Knowledge in the use of transcription applications and software helpful.

This position offers a competitive salary, full benefits for the employee and their dependants, paid vacation & holidays, profit sharing/401k plan, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, Overtime paid at time and a half, educational reimbursement, and a transportation stipend