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Job DescriptionFurstStaffing is seeking a highly organized and experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a local law firm. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with at least two years of legal assistant experience, preferably in a litigation setting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, client-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. This is a Direct Hire position. Hours: 8:30am-5pm Key Responsibilities: • Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys, • Manage legal documents, scheduling, and correspondence, • Maintain case files and track deadlines, • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and other legal professionals, • Prioritize and manage multiple assignments with accuracy and efficiency, • Take direction from multiple sources while remaining self-directed and proactiveRequired Qualifications:, • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a legal assistant or paralegal (litigation preferred), • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, • Strong time management, organizational, oral, and written communication skills, • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, • Excellent client service and interpersonal skillsCompensation & Benefits:, • Competitive pay based on experience $20-$22, • Comprehensive benefits package, including:, • 401(k) with matching, • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, • Disability insurance, • Flexible spending account (FSA), • Retirement plan and profit sharing, • Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, • Free parking, • Opportunities for advancementPlease apply here or contact Courtney or Denessa at 815-229-7810 if already registered with FurstStaffing.

Job Description Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., is a large, fast-paced law firm seeking a motivated, organized, and reliable individual for a full-time experienced Legal Assistant position in our Rockford office. A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A LEGAL ASSISTANT • As a Legal Assistant, you will spend most of your time assisting attorneys and paralegals. You will independently and correctly prepare, process, transcribe, edit, and electronically file legal documents and client files. You will assist attorneys with billing and file closing procedures, including encrypted documents and email correspondence. You will excel at maintaining attorneys' calendars and docketing hearings on time., • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Prior office or law firm experience, three (3) years preferred, • Prior litigation experience preferred Do you have solid communication skills? Do the words well organized and detail-oriented describe you? Would you love to be part of a team dedicated to exceptional results? If so, we want you to join our team! Compensation and Benefits The base salary range is $19. to $29. an hour. The salary offered will take into account several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability and specialization, as well as business needs. The range may be modified in the future. This position offers excellent benefits*, for full-time employees, including: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Basic term life/ADD, • Short- and Long-Term Disability, • Competitive employer match for the 401K plan, • Employee assistance benefits, • Paid vacation/sick/holiday ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR LEGAL TEAM? We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position at our law firm, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you! Heyl Royster is an equal opportunity employer. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. *This benefit list is current at the time of posting but is subject to change at any time. Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on results of background check.