Legal Practice Specialist - Private Client

McDermott Will & Emery, LLP

Chicago, United States
Base: $80,000 - $112,000; bonus/equity: opportunit...
On-site
Document preparation and editing
Client and attorney communication
Calendar and email management
This position supports the Private Client Practice Group by providing a high level of service and support for their assigned attorneys while consistently producing excellent work product

Job Summary

  • This position supports the Private Client Practice Group by providing a high level of service and support for their assigned attorneys while consistently producing excellent work product.
  • Build effective working relationships with clients, internal and external, through regular interactions in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner.
  • We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Matching Summary

This position supports the Private Client Practice Group by providing a high level of service and support for their assigned attorneys while consistently producing excellent work product.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $112,000; Bonus/Equity: Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Document preparation and editing
  • Client and attorney communication
  • Calendar and email management
  • File management (paper and electronic)
  • Client intake and conflict checks

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptable to evolving team needs
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Proactive client service approach

Key Requirements

  • At least seven (7) years of legal secretarial or support experience
  • Experience with electronic filings
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Willingness to obtain notary qualification

Work Rights

Not specified

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