Entry Level Project Assistant – Family Law in Chicago
Be part of our prestigious matrimonial and family law firm with offices in Chicago and downtown Lake Forest. We need a smart, professional team player to handle a variety of duties, remaining organized while jumping from project to project in our Chicago office. Responsibilities include administration/facilities, reception, and clerical duties. Requirements include excellent computer skills, organization, time management, problem-solving skills, along with a confident, can-do attitude.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build upon prior experience in a professional office environment. If you enjoy working with people, working between many different functions and are extremely detail oriented, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence.
Hours for this position are 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in our Chicago office.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year in a professional office environment, law firm experience a plus
- Strong computer skills are required, Excel and database management
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to move 20lb boxes
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet visitors, answer and direct phone calls, take messages or field answers
- Make deliveries and court runs several times per day
- Communicate with clients, employees, vendors, and others by telephone and in person
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Distribute incoming mail, and route outgoing mail
- Accept and process payments from clients
- Print, copy, and create legal binders
- Maintain office facilities
- Manage inventory and ordering of office supplies
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Database and email management
- Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibilities and essential functions of this position but is not an all-inclusive listing of the work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
If this opportunity interests you, please forward your resume to careers@bergerschatz.com.