1

60%

• Researches, collects, and assembles documents.
• Types and proofreads legal documents including, but not limited to, motions, pleadings, interrogatories, and subpoenas to be filed in court.
• Prepares documents for trial.
• Files, sorts, retrieves, scans, uploads, and distributes legal materials and documents.

2

25%

• Handles photocopying, sending and retrieving faxes, answering telephones and taking messages, and receiving and escorting law department visitors.
• Opens, sorts, and prioritizes mail and alerts attorneys with time sensitive or urgent materials to include open records, motions, and pleadings.
• Reviews attorneys’ schedules for conflicts and determines priorities.
• Maintains office files and records.  Assists with developing and updating standardized legal forms and documents.
• Assists with setting up depositions with witnesses and requests checks for witness fees.
• Arranges meetings, conference calls and reserves conference rooms for Torts attorneys.
• Delivers or arranges delivery of documents to judges’ chambers, other law firms, etc.
• Assists with searching electronically stored information.

3

10%

4

5%

• None

• Prioritizing competing responsibilities and heavy workload, while meeting strict deadlines.
• Keeping abreast of Authority standards and legal best practices in performing all aspects of work.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive documents and information at all times.

• College diploma, plus general office experience in a legal services environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.
• Required to type at a minimum rate of speed of 45 words per minute.

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer keyboards.
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• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

• Working knowledge of legal office procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology and document preparation practices.
• Working knowledge of basic legal research procedures.
• Working knowledge of basic standard office administrative practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Word and Excel and trial visual aids.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Strong typing skills.
• Ability to use discretion when working with confidential information.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up assignments with minimum direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, Authority personnel, and external contacts.

• General office environment.

• Standard office equipment.
• Personal computer, standard office productivity and litigation support software, and related software.