Legal Assistant

Our Kankakee-based law firm, Deck & Baron, is accepting resumes for the position of full-time Legal Assistant. Responsibilities include assistance with preparation of legal documents, correspondence, and court filings, as well as administrative tasks such as billing, filing, scheduling, and answering phones. Candidates must possess excellent verbal, written, and client service skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to work with emerging legal technology and software. Prior experience in a legal setting is preferred, particularly in areas of real estate, business formation and transactions, estate planning and administration, adoption, and/or civil litigation. Please submit both letter of interest and resume to Deck & Baron, P.O. Box 693, Kankakee, Illinois 60901 or to dmbaron@deckandbaronlaw.com. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Benefits: Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location: In person