Legal Secretary

Career Opportunities with Merlin Law Group A great place to work. Careers At Merlin Law Group Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Merlin Law Group is seeking a Legal Secretary with 3+ years of experience in our Chicago, IL office. Who we are: Merlin Law Group is a national insurance claim litigation firm that handles commercial property insurance claims, residential property insurance claims and bad faith claims. We are dedicated to helping policyholders protect themselves in complex legal battles as well as fighting for the best possible laws to protect the insured nationwide. Position Overview: We are seeking a talented legal secretary with 3+ years of experience to join our dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. The legal secretary will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys, maintaining case files, and ensuring the smooth flow of operations within our litigation team. Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and format legal documents and papers, such as pleadings, summonses, subpoenas, discovery requests, and correspondence.
2. File documents electronically with state and federal courts.
3. Maintain and organize legal files, including indexing, tracking, and filing documents.
4. Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for attorneys.
5. Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court personnel to schedule meetings, depositions, and hearings.
6. Manage and update databases and track deadlines.
7. Manage day-to-day administrative tasks including time entry, expense reporting, and ordering supplies.

Qualifications:

1. Proven work experience as a Legal Secretary or related role in a law firm.
2. Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations, and court system procedures.
3. Proficient in MS Office and legal software applications.
4. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
6. Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

What we offer: Vacation & Sick Time 401(k) Plan Short- and Long-Term Disability Merlin Law Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merlin Law Group