Legal Assistant

at Robert Half in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description We are offering an opportunity for a Legal Assistant in Chicago, Illinois. The role is within a corporate and estate planning environment and requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual. The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to attorneys, interfacing with clients and maintaining an efficient and accurate filing system.

Responsibilities:

- Administer executive support for corporate and estate planning attorneys.

- Accurately format and edit a variety of legal documents such as Agreements, Contracts, Affidavits, and more.

- Support attorneys with tasks and procedures associated with corporate closings.

- Prepare first-draft templates, edit and format estate planning documents like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

- Act as a witness and/or notary during estate plan signings, if commissioned.

- Assist clients with locating and marshaling estate and trust assets.

- Support trust administration in alignment with the planning structure.

- Create electronic and/or hardcopy closing binders of completed estate plan documents and corporate transactions.

- Direct communications within the realm of knowledge and responsibility, where a legal opinion is not required.

- Organize and maintain physical files for attorneys including filing correspondence and legal documents.

- Prepare basic correspondence, engagement letters, and conflict letters for attorney’s review.

- Assist with opening new business matters, including preparing and formatting engagement agreements and conflict waivers.

- Analyze incoming correspondence for appropriate action and reply if pertaining to administrative matters.

- Schedule meetings and other appointments, maintaining an ongoing follow-up schedule for a client’s estate planning process according to the attorney’s needs.

- Maintain client contact lists and attorney’s calendar in Outlook. Requirements – Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or a similar role.

- Proficient knowledge of Estate Planning and Corporate Law.

- Excellent ability to communicate with clients effectively and professionally.

- Experience with billing procedures in a legal setting.

- Familiarity with preparing and reviewing Closing Documents.

- Prior experience in an administrative role within a legal setting.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field is preferred.

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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