Legal Assistant

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🕒 December 29, 2025

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $30 - $35 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Assistant

👻 Ghost score 47%

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📋 Description

• E-file pleadings and properly save and organize filed documents • Draft pleadings, motions, and proposed orders using existing templates and forms • Manage case deadlines, court notices, and annual reporting requirements • Coordinate courtesy copy production in compliance with judges’ standing orders • Handle new client onboarding and ongoing client communications • Communicate with clients regarding signatures, pleadings, payments, and case updates • Prepare bond applications and coordinate with bondsmen and clients • Manage calendars and scheduling • Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy as assigned • Maintain organized digital case files and compliance tracking

🎯 Requirements

• Illinois paralegal with strong knowledge of Cook County court procedures • Proven experience in litigation and motion practice • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision • Strong attention to detail and deadline management • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in Clio (preferred) • Experience using Adobe for document preparation and management (preferred) • Prior experience supporting solo or small-firm attorneys (preferred) • Ability to quickly review and follow SOPs, training manuals, and templates • Must be located in Chicago / Chicago area • 30–60 hours per month initially

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote with flexible scheduling • Optional in-office access – Chicago Loop • Strong potential to convert to full-time • Clear path toward increased responsibility and full-time employment • Structured onboarding with existing SOPs and templates

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