Legal Assistant
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$ 50000 - 65000
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Merlin Law Group is seeking a driven detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant with 3-5 years of litigation experience in our Chicago IL office.
Who we are:
Merlin Law Group is a national insurance claim litigation firm that handles commercial property insurance claims residential property insurance claims and bad faith claims. We are dedicated to helping policyholders protect themselves in complex legal battles and fighting for the best laws to protect the insured nationwide.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented Legal Administrative Assistant with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be organized detail-oriented and capable of managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. The legal assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys maintaining case files and ensuring the smooth flow of operations within our litigation team.
What youll do:
Serve as the first point of contact by greeting visitors and answering incoming calls in a courteous and professional manner
Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals including preparing formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
Maintain physical and electronic case files with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
Handle daily administrative tasks such as scanning copying printing and filing documents
Assist with scheduling meetings managing attorney calendars and coordinating conference calls or travel arrangements
Receive sort and distribute incoming mail and deliveries; prepare and send outgoing correspondence and packages
Monitor and maintain inventory of office supplies; coordinate orders to ensure timely replenishment
Ensure the front desk lobby and common areas remain clean organized and client-ready
Coordinate use of conference rooms and support setup for meetings or depositions
Assist with basic data entry and updating information in case management or document systems
Provide backup support for other administrative staff as needed to ensure consistent coverage and workflow
Our ideal candidate:
3-5 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant preferably in a litigation or insurance law firm
High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree or legal administrative training preferred
Professional and polished communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel) and legal document management systems
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Experience with copying scanning faxing filing and general office support functions
Proactive problem-solver with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
What we offer:
Merlin Law Group has a great working environment with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and all candidates must have a stable work history and verifiable references.
Note to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies: Thank you for your interest in our job advertisement. To streamline our communication process we kindly request that you direct all inquiries to . Please no phone calls or direct emails to our employees. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to collaborating with you.
Merlin Law Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race color sex religion national origin age disability marital status gender identity/expression sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected status consistent with federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws.
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