Junior Legal Assistant/Administrator – September, 2024

Who we are:

• Chuhak & Tecson P.C., a growing, on the move, mid-sized law firm in Chicago that’s Right there with you…

• Great people with an inclusive culture.
• Focused on our clients through high responsiveness, mutual collaboration and solving their challenges.

What you’ll do:

• Provide administrative and executive support for Attorney and Practice Manager in our Condominium and Common Interest Community Association Practice.  
• Process new client/matter forms for opening files and conflicts checks.
• Order and review routine title searches.
• Prepare and process routine Collection Notices to unit owners including electronic recording of liens.
• Prepare and process miscellaneous letters to unit owners and clients. 
• Review incoming mail including scanning and saving documents in the ReadyCOLLECT document management system.
• Assist with foreclosure cases by monitoring the various steps in the foreclosure process. 
• Access and obtain on-line case information.
• Interact with property managers, outside counsel and delinquent unit owners.
• Prepare eviction lawsuits including post judgment collection proceedings, i.e., evictions, citations to discover assets and garnishments proceedings.
• Check status of pending bankruptcy cases.
• Prepare Proof of Claims and Motions in pending bankruptcy cases.

Who you are:

• Someone with 1-3 years of legal secretarial/assistant experience in Small Claims/Civil cases.  Previous experience in one of the following environments required:  law firm or professional services organization, i.e., real estate, title company, condominium or community management.
• A person with knowledge of:

• e-filing in Odyssey and i2File.
• e-access for electronic orders and viewing court information for cases in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties.

• Working knowledge of FDCPA preferred.
• A person with strong fundamental mathematics skills for application to areas such as invoicing, calculating delinquent accounts and applying payments to past due accounts.

• A person proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook; PDF programs such as Tungsten (formerly Kofax) PowerPDF or Adobe, and knowledge of ReadyCOLLECT collection software for law firms, attorneys, and management companies. 
• A professional with a “can-do” attitude, creative problem-solving ability, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communicator with a wide range of people skills, including active listening skills. 
• Ability to quickly absorb and integrate information from multiple sources and demonstrate logical reasoning skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a team, sometimes with minimal oversight, in a fast-paced service environment.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.

What we give you:

• Positive and helpful teammates.
• Beautiful office environment with lots of natural light designed specifically with our employees in mind.
• A new outlook developed through a holistically new market strategy and as our Firm grows and transitions to a new generation.
• Market-competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Subsidized BCBS health insurance, Firm-paid LTD and STD.
• Generous PTO.
• Hybrid work environment with at least one day working remotely and at times other days.
• Other voluntary benefits:  dental, visions, 401(k), pre-tax commuter transit and parking, flexible spending account and more.

Please send cover letter and resume via the Apply Now tab.

Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. recognizes that diverse teams make the strongest teams and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. No person will be denied employment or benefits on the basis of age, gender, color, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, political belief, genetic status, status as a member of uniformed services, or disability that does not preclude performance of the essential job functions, or any other classification protected under applicable law. 

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Disclaimer: This job description is subject to change or amendment at Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’s discretion. The above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by the individual in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills so classified.