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Description We are looking for a dedicated Legal Secretary/Assistant to join our team in Oak Lawn, Illinois. In this role, you will provide essential support to legal professionals by managing administrative tasks and ensuring the smooth operation of the office. This is a long-term contract position ideal for individuals with a strong attention to detail and a background in legal support.

Responsibilities: • Assemble estate planning binders, including scanning, organizing, and reviewing documents to ensure accuracy and presentation quality. • Perform copying tasks and manage document duplication efficiently. • Provide general office support, applying knowledge of legal office procedures to assist attorneys and staff. • Utilize e-filing systems to submit legal documents accurately and on time. • Handle court filings and ensure compliance with legal deadlines and requirements. • Manage calendars for attorneys, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings. • Assist with dictation tasks, transcribing and organizing information effectively. • Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and address administrative needs.

The pay range for this position is 17 to 19. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Requirements • At least 1 year of experience in a legal support role, such as a legal secretary or assistant.

• Familiarity with law office procedures and the ability to support attorneys effectively.

• Proficiency in e-filing and submitting court documents.

• Strong skills in calendar management and scheduling.

• Ability to handle dictation and transcribe information accurately.

• High attention to detail when working with legal documents and presentations.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• General legal experience; estate planning knowledge is a plus but not required.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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