at Robert Half in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description We are seeking a skilled Paralegal to join our legal department in CHICAGO, Illinois. This role entails providing advanced level application and document support for lawyers and staff, producing a variety of documents, and working efficiently under deadlines. The successful candidate will be proficient in software used in a legal environment and will have a strong understanding of legal format and terminology.
Responsibilities:
- Proofread, edit, format, and finalize various types of documents (legal and non-legal) using MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Create comparison documents using Litera, CompareDocs, and Microsoft Office Native Comparison functions
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and correct problem documents using BigHand and DocXTools
- Develop OFT email files in MS Outlook
- Convert documents from one application to another using Adobe Acrobat and/or Kofax
- Provide Vuture support to draft invitations and announcements
- Manage, share, and collaborate using NetDocs
- Provide SharePoint support for intranet pages
- Contribute to the drafting of specifications, policies, and processes
- Perform quality assurance, quality checking, and user testing as needed
- Assist callers via remote assistance
- Perform or facilitate translations and transcriptions
- Perform data entry and analysis services
- Provide support for other specialized legal software Requirements – Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the legal industry, preferably as a Paralegal.
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Case Management Software, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Excel is required.
- Experience with Management System is essential.
- The ability to handle billing functions and claim administration efficiently is necessary.
- Must possess excellent briefing skills.
- Experience in calendar management and complaint handling is required.
- The candidate should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The candidate should be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team is necessary.
- Must have a strong commitment to professional ethics and client confidentiality.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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