DiMonte and Lizak LLC is a leading law firm in Park Ridge. We are looking to hire an experienced legal assistant to help us keep growing. If you're hard-working and dedicated, DiMonte and Lizak would like to have you on our team.



Qualifications

 

• 3+ years' experience as a legal assistant


• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology


• Ability to type with a speed of at least 60 wpm with high accuracy


• Proficiency with MicroSoft Office Programs


• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines


• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor


• Superior written and oral communication skills


• Must be willing to learn and use ProLaw


• Must be able to multitask


• Willingness to work extra hours as needed

• Compose, transcribe and proofread legal documents


• Make copies of documents, scan and save to file


• Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines


• Completes E-filing in a timely and accurate manner


• Communication with clients to obtain information necessary to prepare documents


• Draft estate planning documents and letter for attorney review


• Draft pleadings/estate administration documents/letters for attorney review


• Assist with co-ordination and filing of income tac and estate tax returns


• Assist with the collection, consolidation and accounting for all trust and estate assets in the trust and estate administration process


• Complete edits to drafts and send out to client for review


• Schedule signing meetings and finalize documents with date of signing and witness information


• Witness/notarize for signing meetings


• Opens mail, sets up necessary follow-ups, answers correspondence as directed. Distributes mail and papers for attorneys and staff


• Dockets meetings and appointments


• Review follow-up and handle if appropriate. Advise attorneys and others as deemed necessary


• Schedule and review diary and docket appointments for assigned attorneys


• Open and close client files according to office procedures


• Assist other attorneys/Office Administrator/staff when requested


• Inform Office Administrator when workload is light or heavier and requires assistance


• Relives receptionist when needed or as assigned


• Delivers mail to mailbox when needed or as assigned


• Greets guests, lawyers and clients in a professional and congenial manner


• Reserves, set up (including refreshments) and clean up meeting rooms


• Keep track of law clerk assignments


• Handles other items as requested by attorneys or Office Administrator


• Helps maintain neat appearance of own general work area, offices of assigned attorneys, general office and kitchen areas


• Makes coffee throughout the day, as needed, for meetings and/or general office use