Experience: 5 + years
Location: Northwest Suburbs Schaumburg
E-mail: cdoakes@coxattorneys.com
URL: http://coxattorneys.com/
Area of Practice: corporate governance and transactions, tax,
Paralegal
Cox, Oakes & Associates, Ltd., a small 2-attorney diverse practice located in Schaumburg, Illinois, is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time senior paralegal/accountant position. The job duties of the senior paralegal will be in the practice areas of corporate governance and transactions, tax, federal and state court litigation, commercial real estate, real estate financing, assessment appeals, estates and trust matters, as well as firm billing and administrative matters. Accounting and/or tax preparation experience is highly preferred.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
•A Bachelor’s degree and a Paralegal Certificate.
•Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience as a Paralegal.
•Drafting of legal documents under attorney supervision.
•Ability to work in a team environment.
• AP and AR experience
• Must be computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Inspiration, PCLaw, Quicken, PACER, and electronic court filing procedures in various jurisdictions.
•Must be detail-oriented and deadline oriented.
•Able to organize/prioritize work, possess strong organizational/problem solving skills and understands/follows written and oral instructions.
•Must be able to work independently and handle many tasks simultaneously.
•Must be able to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to the firm’s principals, opposing counsel and clients.
•Professional demeanor required.
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative.
•Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Only candidates possessing the minimum qualifications should apply. The ideal candidate is expected to have paralegal experience and expertise well-exceeding the position’s minimum qualifications.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. The expected salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year. The firm has a comprehensive benefits package, which includes PTO, health insurance with employer contribution to premiums, employer paid STD and LTD insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and a non-qualified deferred compensation retirement plan, and a calendar year-end performance-based bonus opportunity.
Send resumes to: cdoakes@coxattorneys.com
