Law Clerk (Downstate Status)

Job Description

Successful law firm seeks a full time Law Clerk for our downtown Chicago headquarters.  Candidate must be detail oriented. This position requires a highly motivated, reliable, organized professional capable of functioning in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment. Please forward cover letter, resume and salary requirements for consideration.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Position Summary:

The Law Clerk position is responsible for preparing downstate status calls and updating Perfect Law on results from the status call meetings.  This position entails following a filing system and organizing records, such as letters, legal documents, case files, correspondence, invoices, and memoranda according to that system. They may be responsible for keeping files up to date. In addition to filing, clerks may perform other clerical duties, such as handling mail, faxing, using a copy machine, maintaining a calendar, managing office equipment and ordering supplies. In addition to clerical duties, clerks may also act as a courier to make deliveries and pickups within the downtown Chicagoland area. A potential candidate should be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ownership of 10 downstate status calls preparation and updating information in Perfect Law as well as notifying attorneys and clients of results.
• Docketing.
• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
• Review mail and other related documents pertaining to worker’s compensation cases.
• Assist attorney with filing of Circuit Court and Appellate briefs and motions. Ensure documents are properly delivered to the appropriate venue.
• Maintain daily calendar and computer files. Ensure tasks are completed timely and properly documented.
• Making sure filing is done and up to date. 
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintaining records attendant to court proceedings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience supporting a legal office or working in the legal industry.
• Working knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience required. Outlook experience preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and proofreading skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently.
• Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability.
• Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Additional Information

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match and paid time off.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.