Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Administrative Assistant

Rhoades Levy Law Group P.C., a Northbrook, Illinois-based law firm, is seeking a legal administrative assistant to join its rapidly growing and highly collaborative law firm.

This position is available on either a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) or a part-time basis (20-37 hours per week) and is an in-office role.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and PDF software
• Law firm or other legal experience is a plus
• Experience working with Smokeball and/or other document management systems is a plus
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and software programs
• Understanding of business operations and client confidentiality is a plus

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal administrative assistants
• Opening new files
• Preparing and assembling documents
• Scheduling meetings and conference room use
• Greeting clients
• Following up with clients and other people via e-mail and telephone
• Managing office, kitchen, and postage supplies
• Serving as a witness during client document execution meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Key Attributes

• Strong work ethic with a desire to be a team player in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent editing, proofreading, organization, and time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Self-starter who is comfortable simultaneously managing diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to producing top quality work with a high level of professionalism

Our Core Values

• Excellence
• Transparency
• Integrity

Base compensation starts at $42,500+ dependent on experience and a full-time schedule. Additional compensation includes a discretionary bonus, health, dental and vision paid at 50% for employee, flexible time off, and participation in RLLaw's 401K Profit Sharing Plan after one year of employment, which includes a 3% safe harbor contribution and a discretionary profit-sharing contribution.

RLLaw offers the ability to participate in benefits programs, including health insurance, paid time off, and 401k/profit sharing plan participation.

RLLaw values a diverse workplace, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.