Agnello & Rogers–Legal Assistant

Overview

Company or Organization: Agnello & Rogers

Job Description:

We are seeking to hire a legal assistant for a growing Wheaton law office, full time Monday through Friday. Practice areas will be primarily for real estate transactions, but also for estate planning, estate settlement, and small business transactions.

• Ability to manage files and deadlines for real estate transactions is critical, and able to manage an office wide calendar.
• Writing letters and emails to other attorneys and clients, or other professionals related to the law practice; answering phone calls; reviewing files; tracking important deadlines; able to work alone and independently in the office when necessary, though would likely be working alongside others in the office on a regular basis; ability to occasionally drive to title companies, county offices, or court houses.
• Ability to communicate professionally and with assertiveness on the phone, by email, and in person with clients, other lawyers and legal assistants, as well as other parties related to the functioning of the law practice.
• Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe; familiarity with Apple computer systems is a plus, but not required

Legal knowledge, paralegal certification or experience is a strong plus. Ability to learn about the areas this practice concentrates in is essential, as is attention to details, particularly with document drafting and calendaring deadlines. Work environment is very relaxed, though business casual attire is required.