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Legal Secretary

$30.22 - $35.71 per hour

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

Description Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys out of our downtown Chicago office. This is an on-site position and requires in-office attendance. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, able to manage busy attorneys and work independently. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, preparing e-filings for court, scheduling depositions where many parties are involved, maintaining attorneys' calendars, opening new files, time entry (Aderant), preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver), and day-to-day responsibilities. Requirements Required Experience & Skills: Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience Minimum of 2 years of e-filing experience Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, to assist attorneys Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail in writing Proficient in Microsoft skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) Document Management System (DMS) experience (iManage) Compensation: $30.22-$35.71 per hour (based on a 35-hour work week), DOE Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, qualified transportation benefits, life insurance, vacation and sick time,holiday pay, and 401(k).Read more aboutQualified Transportation Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

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