Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., is a large, fast-paced law firm seeking a motivated, organized, and reliable individual for a full-time experienced Legal Assistant position in our Edwardsville office. A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A LEGAL ASSISTANTAs a Legal Assistant, you will spend most of your time assisting attorneys and paralegals. You will independently and correctly prepare, process, transcribe, edit, and electronically file legal documents and client files. You will assist attorneys with billing and file closing procedures, including encrypted documents and email correspondence. You will excel at maintaining attorneys' calendars and docketing hearings on time.You will provide excellent customer service to the attorneys, paralegals, and staff.QUALIFICATIONS TO BE A LEGAL ASSISTANTPrior office or law firm experience, three (3) years preferredPrior litigation experience preferredWork Comp experience preferredMust have strong computer skills working with Microsoft OfficeHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredDespite a fast pace and short timeframes, you excel and are efficient and thorough with multiple large volume tasks. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to help improve processes and documentation to minimize errors. Do you have solid communication skills? Do the words well organized and detail-oriented describe you? Would you love to be part of a team dedicated to exceptional results? If so, we want you to join our team!Compensation and BenefitsThe base salary range is $19. to $29. an hour. The salary offered will take into account several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability and specialization, as well as business needs. The range may be modified in the future.This position offers excellent benefits*, for full-time employees, including:MedicalDentalVisionVoluntary Life/ADDAdditionally, the Firm provides full-time employees at no additional cost:Basic term life/ADD Short- and Long-Term DisabilityCompetitive employer match for the 401K planEmployee assistance benefits Paid vacation/sick/holidayDress for your dayIf this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today!ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR LEGAL TEAM?We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position at our law firm, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!Heyl Royster is an equal opportunity employer.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.*This benefit list is current at the time of posting but is subject to change at any time.Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on results of background check.