Legal Secretary

Lynette J McKenzie Ltd

Legal Secretary

Frankfort, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Lynette J. McKenzie Ltd is a dynamic law firm focusing solely in residential real estate law. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality legal support and excellent customer service. Our team is committed to delivering results through precision, reliability, and client-centered communication. We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. This role will focus on managing new client intake, at times handling large volumes of client and referral partner communications, and efficiently progressing transactions. The ideal candidate is a proactive multitasker with excellent organizational and communication skills. We are open to considering both part-time and full-time employment. What We Offer (Full-Time Employment): • Competitive Compensation : Recognizing and rewarding your skills and contributions. • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) : Promoting a healthy work-life balance. • Paid Federal Holidays : Enjoy time off to celebrate and relax on recognized federal holidays. • Insurance : Providing benefits to support your overall well-being. Responsibilities: • Contract Intake & Support: Intaking contracts, generating retainer agreements, and ordering documentation needed to progress transactions towards closing. • File Management: Organize, maintain, and update client files, ensuring all documents are properly filed for easy access. • Communication: Ability to manage a high volume of incoming emails, phone calls, and other communications from clients, referral partners, and third-party agencies. Respond professionally and promptly to inquiries. • Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule appointments, consultations, and file review meetings, including managing the office calendars. • Data Entry: Accurately input client information and file updates into the file management system. • Support Legal Team: Provide general support to counsel and other legal staff as needed. Qualifications: • Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a customer service role within a law firm or related residential real estate setting. • Education: associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. • Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. • Technical Proficiency: Experience with case management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and general office equipment. • Organizational Abilities: Skilled in multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and managing deadlines effectively. Compensation: $21 - $26 hourly

    • Contract Intake & Support: Intaking contracts, generating retainer agreements, and ordering documentation needed to progress transactions towards closing.   • File Management: Organize, maintain, and update client files, ensuring all documents are properly filed for easy access. • Communication: Ability to manage a high volume of incoming emails, phone calls, and other communications from clients, referral partners, and third-party agencies. Respond professionally and promptly to inquiries. • Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule appointments, consultations, and file review meetings, including managing the office calendars. • Data Entry: Accurately input client information and file updates into the file management system. • Support Legal Team: Provide general support to counsel and other legal staff as needed.