Lichtman Eisen Partners is seeking a candidate who is a self starter, possesses a high level of motivation with an understanding of client service and development while self-sufficient with computer skills and be willing to assume a high level of responsibility and interact professionally and effectively with clients, attorneys and staff. The paralegal will work in a fast paced environment with the attorneys and law clerks to effectively manage cases while providing superior service to the client at all times. Specifically, at this time, the paralegal will be working between the attorneys and law clerks in managing our commercial collection law practice, preparing for real estate closings, preparing correspondence regarding settlement of matters and managing our social media accounts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Daily case management
Order, review and summarize documents for commercial collection matters and real estate transactions
E-filing
Answering discovery
Communicating with clients regarding the disbursements of settlements
Assisting the attorneys on our social media marketing
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
Paralegal with experience preferred
Must possess strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail
Must have the ability work in a fast-paced environment
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must be proficient in local and federal case filings (ECF/Pacer)
Education:
Associates Degree or Paralegal Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Benefits:
Medical insurance
Sick & vacation days
401(k) plan
About Lichtman Eisen Partners:
We are a nationally recognized law firm concentrating our practice in business to business commercial collections. Our clients include, but are not limited to, banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, commercial landlords, manufacturers, distributors, and professional service providers. We are an entrepreneurial firm that works collaboratively among the lawyers and staff to optimize our client’s objectives and goals.
Skills Required
- Paralegal experience
- Associate Degree or Paralegal Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree
- Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficiency with local and federal case filings (ECF/PACER) and e-filing
- Ability to manage social media accounts and assist with social media marketing
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff
- Experience with case management, ordering, reviewing, summarizing documents, and answering discovery
What We Do
Lichtman Eisen Partners, Ltd. is a premier business-to-business commercial collection and litigation law firm based in Chicago. Nationally recognized for excellence, the firm specializes in creditors' rights and commercial collections, representing a diverse client base including banks, insurance companies, manufacturers, and distributors. Their practice focuses on achieving optimal results for business clients through expertise in commercial litigation, real estate transactions, and post-judgment proceedings.
