Legal Assistant II

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

📋 Description

• Update both internal Firm systems and external client systems within the expected timelines.

• Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file, and systematically organize legal documents.

• Complete work queue assignments within the specified timeframes.

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

• Assist in preparing necessary items for court proceedings.

• 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 assigned training in the Firm's Learning Management System (LMS) punctually.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, client requirements, court rules, and industry best practices.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• 1-3 years of experience in a data entry or legal assistant position.

• Experience in a fast-paced work environment.

• Experience in a technology-driven setting.

• Proficient in accurate data entry.

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

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

• Excellent time-management skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or collaboratively as required.

• Dedicated to providing exceptional, responsive, and timely service.

• Highly skilled in using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and computer literate.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Capacity to maintain focus for long durations.

• Ability to work on computers for a substantial portion of the day.

• Ability to perform repetitive movements as necessary for the role (typing, clicking, swiveling).

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Applicants for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

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

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Group Life insurance.

• Supplemental Life Insurance plans.

• Long and Short Term Disability.

• First Stop Health services for all employees.

• Legal Service benefits for all employees.

• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage.

• National discount programs available to all employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on accrual.

• No-cost benefits indicated with an asterisk in the posting.