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Legal Secretary - Paralegal

Rockford, IL 61108

Posted: 12/02/2024 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Administrative & Office Job Number: R 4770531126 Pay Rate: $45000-55000 / year

Job Description

Summary Statement: The Legal Secretary position provides administrative support including preparation of documents, assistance with record management, financial record keeping, and maintenance of property records.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• General Counsel Support
o Draft and proof leases, affidavits and other legal documents as requested
o Update, format, and maintain multiple documents and booklets including Human Resources documents
o Assist with annual compliance audit and Board meetings
o Prepare Secretary of State Annual Reports for various offices
o Prepare and maintain listings for archived legal documents
o Request and maintain EIN numbers for legal entities as requested
o Have knowledge on Illinois and Federal e-filing
o Provide general office support including preparation/tracking of FedEx deliveries, maintaining and ordering office supplies, and notarizing documents for offices in the administration building
o Provide back-up coverage for other Office administrative support staff

Requirements:
• BA degree or paralegal certificate preferred and a minimum of three (3) years related work
• Highly organized, detail oriented and strong communication skills required
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, while prioritizing multiple tasks efficiently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and able to learn software applications
• Prefer candidate to be a practicing Catholic in good standing
Please apply directly to the Legal Secretary opportunity or contact Rachel at 815-997-1417 or rachel.thomann@furstpros.com with any questions.

Meet Your Recruiter

Rachel Thomann
VP, FurstProfessionals

Year Started: 2011

I wanted to be a physical therapist when I grew up.

 

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