Legal Assistant

As a Legal Assistant at Mandarich Law Group, LLP, you will provide essential administrative support to both attorneys and the legal team. This includes tasks such as document preparation, filing, and general office management. You’ll also manage and organize legal documents, ensuring that they comply with all relevant regulations and confidentiality standards.

For the Legal Assistant position at Mandarich Law Group, LLP, we prefer candidates who have a Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field. Previous law firm experience is highly valued, along with basic knowledge of civil litigation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal management software, particularly JST, is also beneficial.

Mandarich Law Group, LLP offers a competitive compensation structure for our Legal Assistants, including a base salary of $20-$22 per hour, commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company-matched 401K plan, paid parental leave, and generous PTO. Employees also have access to short and long-term disability insurance and company-paid life insurance.

The Legal Assistant position at Mandarich Law Group, LLP is based in our Chicago office in the vibrant West Loop area. This is an in-office role with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, offering a great work-life balance.

While prior law firm experience is preferred for the Legal Assistant role at Mandarich Law Group, LLP, we welcome applicants who may have relevant skills and experiences that could apply. A strong ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment is crucial.

When answering this question, highlight your previous roles within a law firm, your familiarity with legal documentation, and any relevant educational background. Focus on specific examples of how your skills directly apply to the responsibilities of a Legal Assistant, such as managing tasks and supporting attorneys.

In a busy legal environment, prioritization is key. Describe the methods you use to manage your workload, like making daily to-do lists or using project management software. Provide examples where you successfully handled multiple deadlines, demonstrating your organizational skills.

When asked this, discuss the aspects of civil litigation you have encountered in previous positions. Explain any cases you've assisted with, your understanding of related documentation, and how you navigated deadlines and regulations pertinent to litigation procedures.

Be specific about your knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on tools like Word and Excel, along with any legal management software you've previously used, such as JST. Provide examples of how you've utilized these tools in clerical or legal tasks in the past.

This is your chance to showcase your problem-solving skills. Recall a specific challenge, describe the situation, the actions you took to resolve it, and the outcome. Focus on demonstrating your ability to stay composed and effective under pressure.

Express your understanding of the importance of confidentiality in a legal setting. Share any policies you followed in previous jobs to protect sensitive information and describe how you stay updated on compliance requirements, like regular training or access to legal resources.

Highlight the critical support Legal Assistants provide in ensuring that attorneys can focus on their casework. Talk about how your organizational and administrative skills facilitate smoother operations and contribute to achieving successful case outcomes.

Emphasize your collaborative spirit and share examples of how you've contributed to team projects in your previous roles. Discuss how you manage communication and support team members to create a positive work environment.

This is your opportunity to express your enthusiasm for the firm. Discuss what attracts you to Mandarich Law Group, LLP, whether it’s their reputation, values, or growth opportunities. Link your career goals to what the firm offers.

Answer by sharing your personal methods for handling stress effectively, such as time management techniques, taking regular breaks, or practicing mindfulness. Highlight how these strategies have positively impacted your productivity and work quality.