Job Description

Job Description

This is an EXCELLENT opportunity for an experienced paralegal within the practice area of Family Law that is bilingual (English/Spanish), looking for a career at our premier, Chicago based law firm.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced legal assistant with a background in Family Law. Ideally, this person will have bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish, and is someone that can easily assist our dedicated team of Attorneys by providing excellence in service to our clients within our Family practice area.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ready to join our team? The ideal candidate must be able to manage complex tasks within the Family Law practice area efficiently, while prioritizing their individual workload. They will meet strict deadlines with ease, be dedicated to serving the client, detail oriented, able to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. This paralegal will be organized, and self-starting, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED

*Must be technology savvy with proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.

*Must have excellent written communication skills.

*Strong Legal Assistant experience with a minimum of 18 months of recent experience in Family Law

*Ability to thrive in a busy environment.

*Experience with a case management system is a plus.

*High volume case load experience is preferred.