Employment Law Paralegal |10++| Fully Remote Position| | State of Illinois

💰 $8,960 - $14,336 (Est.) 📍 Chicago 🏠 Remote / WFH

Job Description

Qualifications
Candidates should have experience with Illinois Law and Procedure
Candidates should be proficient in the collection and organization of documents and information from various cases at the firm, meeting with and assisting clients via phone or zoom, obtaining information relating to the area of Employment Law, drafting pleadings and discovery, etc
This candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to the cases they are working on organized in an online database
A team player and ability to work well independently while maintaining a high level of timeliness and attention to detail is a must
Must send a cover letter, resume and references to be considered
Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the above listed areas for 5+ years
Status must be a full time freelancer; must not have prior commitments as a W2 employee
Daytime availability, Monday - Friday
Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the above listed areas for 5+ years
Status must be a full time freelancer; must not have prior commitments as a W2 employee
Daytime availability, Monday - Friday
Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
Ability to draft Employment Law documents, obtain records and create chronologies, draft letters and be familiar with all aspects of Employment Law in the State of Illinois
Ability to review and edit legal documents pertaining to Employment Law in the State of Illinois
Ability to calendar, schedule hearings, depositions, etc
Ability to meet with clients via phone or zoom when necessary
Ability to create and maintain electronic case files
Ability to facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
Ability to conduct legal research
Benefits
Compensation: Compensation is $30 per hour
Payroll is bi-monthly and this is a 10++ contract position
$30 Per Hour
Freelance, Contract Status
Make your own hours as long as you have daytime availability
Work from home
Work with a great company
Responsibilities
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week with a potential for more hours in the future
Draft Employment Law documents, obtain records and create chronologies, draft letters and be familiar with all aspects of Employment Law in the State of Illinois
Review and edit legal documents pertaining to Employment Law in the State of Illinois
E-Filing, drafting pleadings, motions and notices, propounding and answering discovery
Calendaring deadlines, scheduling of hearings, depositions, etc
Meeting with clients via phone or zoom when necessary
Ability to create and maintain electronic case files
Ability to facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
Ability to conduct legal research
Benefits
Compensation: Compensation is $30 per hour
Payroll is bi-monthly and this is a 10++ contract position
$30 Per Hour
Freelance, Contract Status
Make your own hours as long as you have daytime availability
Work from home
Work with a great company
Responsibilities
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week with a potential for more hours in the future
Draft Employment Law documents, obtain records and create chronologies, draft letters and be familiar with all aspects of Employment Law in the State of Illinois
Review and edit legal documents pertaining to Employment Law in the State of Illinois
E-Filing, drafting pleadings, motions and notices, propounding and answering discovery
Calendaring deadlines, scheduling of hearings, depositions, etc
Meeting with clients via phone or zoom when necessary
Create and maintain electronic case files
Facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
Conduct legal research

Job description
Job Description

This is a remote position.

This is a 10++, contract position for paralegals located in the United States only. Please do not apply if you are outside the United States.

The ideal candidates will have experience in the area of Employment Law. Candidates should have experience with Illinois Law and Procedure. Illinois resident preferred but not required if proof of Illinois experience can be provided.

Candidates should be proficient in the collection and organization of documents and information from various cases at the firm, meeting with and assisting clients via phone or zoom, obtaining information relating to the area of Employment Law, drafting pleadings and discovery, etc. This candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to the cases they are working on organized in an online database. A team player and ability to work well independently while maintaining a high level of timeliness and attention to detail is a must.

Must send a cover letter, resume and references to be considered.

Hours and Compensation
• Hours: Up to 15 hours per week with a potential for more hours in the future.
• Compensation: Compensation is $30 per hour. Payroll is bi-monthly and this is a 10++ contract position.

Responsibilities
• Draft Employment Law documents, obtain records and create chronologies, draft letters and be familiar with all aspects of Employment Law in the State of Illinois
• Review and edit legal documents pertaining to Employment Law in the State of Illinois
• E-Filing, drafting pleadings, motions and notices, propounding and answering discovery
• Calendaring deadlines, scheduling of hearings, depositions, etc.
• Meeting with clients via phone or zoom when necessary
• Create and maintain electronic case files
• Facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
• Conduct legal research

Software

TBD

Qualifications
• Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the above listed areas for 5+ years
• Status must be a full time freelancer; must not have prior commitments as a W2 employee
• Daytime availability, Monday - Friday
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
• 8 GB or more RAM, with strong preference for 16 GB; SSD preferred, especially if RAM is on the lower end preferred
• Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro preferred

Requirements
• Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the above listed areas for 5+ years
• Status must be a full time freelancer; must not have prior commitments as a W2 employee
• Daytime availability, Monday - Friday
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
• 8 GB or more RAM, with strong preference for 16 GB; SSD preferred, especially if RAM is on the lower end preferred
• Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro preferred
• Ability to draft Employment Law documents, obtain records and create chronologies, draft letters and be familiar with all aspects of Employment Law in the State of Illinois
• Ability to review and edit legal documents pertaining to Employment Law in the State of Illinois
• Ability to calendar, schedule hearings, depositions, etc.
• Ability to meet with clients via phone or zoom when necessary
• Ability to create and maintain electronic case files
• Ability to facilitate the meeting of attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
• Ability to conduct legal research

Benefits
• $30 Per Hour
• Freelance, Contract Status
• Make your own hours as long as you have daytime availability
• Work from home
• Work with a great company

💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Employment Law Paralegal |10++| Fully Remote Position| | State of Illinois position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.

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