Legal Assistant II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Update internal Firm systems and external client systems within expected timeframes.

• Organize legal documentation by sorting, scanning, categorizing, labeling, and digitally filing.

• Complete tasks in the assigned work queue within specified deadlines.

• Understand and retain fundamental legal concepts and terminology to produce precise work products.

• Assist in the preparation of necessary materials for court appearances.

• Review incoming documents and distribute them to the relevant parties.

• Communicate in a professional and timely manner via phone, email, and internal/external messaging systems.

• Complete all mandatory training in the Firm's Learning Management System (LMS).

• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, client requirements, court rules, and best practices.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality legal support to financial institutions in creditor-rights matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 0-2 years of experience in a data entry or legal assistant position.

• Experience in a fast-paced work environment.

• Familiarity with technology-driven workplaces.

• US citizenship or permanent residency along with legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Proficient in accurate data entry.

• Strong capability to follow basic instructions, job aids, and procedures.

• Ability to comply with Firm policies and apply requirements while processing assigned tasks.

• Excellent time-management skills.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional, responsive, and timely service.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, with strong computer literacy.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Capability to maintain focus for long durations.

• Proficiency in working on computers for a substantial part of the day.

• Ability to perform repetitive movements such as typing, clicking, and swiveling.

• Capability to lift 10-20 pounds as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with quarterly employer contributions.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Group Life insurance.

• Supplemental Life Insurance options.

• Long and Short Term Disability coverage.

• First Stop Health services for all employees.

• Legal Service benefits for all employees.

• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage.

• National discount programs available for all employees.

• 401k plan with employer matching contributions.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on accrual.