Job Title
Financial Services and Restructuring – Legal Coordinator
Firm
Levenfeld Pearlstein
Location
Illinois-Chicago
Description
Legal Coordinator Firm Overview Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is a forward thinking law firm widely recognized as an industry thought leader. Our clients include entrepreneurs, middle-market public and private companies, and high-net worth individuals. There are eight distinct legal practice areas, each with unique subsets and market needs. Our strategic advantage is The LP Way™ – a model for creating an unparalleled client experience at an exceptional value. Together and individually, we care about and value people – our employees, our clients, our business partners, and our communities. The Opportunity We are currently seeking a Legal Coordinator to support our growing practice. This position will have a variety of administrative and transactional management responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and technical skills and thrive in a team environment, while still possessing initiative and drive. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and edit correspondence and other legal documents from written and oral drafts and forms, draft standard correspondence, and email communications Read, scan, and manage incoming mail and emails Proofread all documents and correspondence for accuracy Open new matters; maintain electronic files, materials, and databases related to group and client matters Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder systems; utilize Outlook calendar system for reserving of conference rooms and scheduling Draft requests and responses using forms and templates Schedule and coordinate meetings with clients, vendors, and outside attorneys Make restaurant and travel reservations when needed Process invoices, credit card reconciliations and reimbursements Prepare and edit PowerPoint presentations and other materials Perform general office duties such as copying, scanning, and faxing Perform special projects and other duties as assigned Essential Qualifications: At least 5 years of experience in a similar role Superior oral and written communication skills and strong proofreading skills Must be detail-oriented, organized and able to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Visio is a plus Maintain and organize data rooms Ability to think independently and take ownership of projects as assigned Superior working knowledge of Outlook and Word, including styles and redlining Experience with iManage strongly preferred Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in a harassment-free environment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, alienage, or veteran status.
Posted
Updated
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Position
Paralegal
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Specialties
Restructuring
Experience
5+ years
Employer Type
Law Firm