legal service specialist

Clerk of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court for Dupage County, Illinois

Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Court Service Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will serve as a key point of contact within the court system, providing exceptional administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth court operations. Your responsibilities will include managing legal documents, assisting with research, and delivering outstanding customer service to all court visitors and stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the justice system while developing your skills in legal administration and litigation support.Duties<ul><li>Conduct thorough research on case files, legal precedents, and relevant statutes to support court proceedings and legal teams</li><li>Assist with paralegal tasks such as drafting legal documents, motions, and correspondence with precision and clarity</li><li>Manage litigation-related documentation, ensuring accuracy in filing, data entry, and record keeping</li><li>Provide exceptional customer service by guiding visitors through court procedures and answering inquiries professionally</li><li>Perform clerical duties including filing, scanning, copying, and maintaining organized case files in both physical and digital formats</li><li>Handle administrative tasks such as data entry into court management systems, scheduling hearings, and managing calendars</li><li>Support office operations through word processing, preparing reports, and maintaining efficient workflow processes</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Proven experience in research, legal drafting, or paralegal work within a legal or court environment</li><li>Strong litigation support background with familiarity in managing case files and legal documentation</li><li>Office experience with proficiency in word processing software and data entry systems</li><li>Demonstrated clerical skills including filing, record management, and administrative organization</li><li>Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders</li><li>Experience with legal administrative tasks such as filing, document preparation, and courtroom support preferred</li><li>Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks effectively</li><li>Basic cash handling or financial transaction experience is a plus but not required</li></ul>Join us as a Court Service Specialist and become an integral part of the justice process! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your organizational talents and legal administrative expertise can thrive. This paid position offers meaningful work that directly impacts the efficiency of our courts while providing opportunities for professional growth.Pay: $45,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid jury duty</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person

Court Service Specialist

The Steele Law Firm

&lt;Job Summary&gt; We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Intake Specialist to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients, efficiently managing initial inquiries and gathering essential case information. Your energetic approach and exceptional communication skills will help streamline case intake processes, ensuring a positive experience for clients while supporting attorneys with accurate data collection and case management. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal administrative expertise across diverse practice areas.&lt;Responsibilities&gt;<ul><li>Greet and assist prospective clients via phone, email, or in-person, demonstrating professional phone etiquette and organizational skills</li><li>Conduct thorough interviews to gather relevant case details across various legal fields such as estate planning, family law, immigration law, and more</li><li>Manage legal case management systems and document management platforms to ensure accurate data entry and file organization</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to prioritize cases, schedule consultations, and prepare necessary documentation</li><li>Review incoming documents for completeness and accuracy</li><li>Support administrative functions including filing, data entry, and maintaining organized records within law office systems</li></ul>&lt;Skills&gt;<ul><li>Solid knowledge of various legal practice areas including estate planning, probate, family law, and contracts</li><li>Familiarity with legal case management software like ActionStep and Clio and document management systems such as Zoho Sheets and Excel</li><li>Excellent interviewing skills combined with the ability to extract detailed information efficiently</li><li>Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail in proofreading and document review</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong written communication skills for drafting summaries and correspondence</li><li>Experience supporting legal teams with administrative tasks including filing, data entry, transcription, and clerical duties</li></ul>Join us as a Legal Intake Specialist if you&rsquo;re passionate about delivering outstanding client service while developing your comprehensive knowledge of the legal landscape. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their paralegal experience in a collaborative environment that values initiative and professionalism.Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hourExpected hours: 10.0 &ndash; 20.0 per weekWork Location: In person

Legal Intake Specialist

SR Group

Legal SpecialistKey Responsibilities <ul><li>Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and legal documents</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare legal case memoranda and responses for submission through Najiz platform</li></ul><ul><li>Follow up on company legal cases, respond to them, and represent the company in court hearings</li></ul><ul><li>Manage and monitor execution procedures for finalized judgments</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and memoranda</li></ul><ul><li>Identify legal risks in commercial contracts and recommend mitigation actions</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, corporate regulations, and contractual obligations</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain and organize legal records, documents, and correspondence</li></ul><ul><li>Support dispute resolution and assist in handling legal claims</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with external legal counsel when required</li></ul><ul><li>Provide legal advice to management on contracts, risks, and regulatory matters</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor implementation of legal clauses in agreements</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare periodic reports on case status, outcomes, and updates for management</li></ul><ul><li>Perform any additional duties assigned by the direct manager or management.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Full proficiency in using Najiz platform</li></ul><ul><li>Strong skills in drafting legal responses, memoranda, and execution-related documents</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of labor law and commercial law</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage legal cases and provide legal consultation to management</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to prepare periodic legal reports for management and follow up on case developments</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 1-4 years of relevant legal experience</li></ul><ul><li>Strong knowledge of labor law and commercial contracts</li></ul><ul><li>Fluency in both English and Arabic (written &amp; spoken)</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical and organizational skills</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: ﷼8,000.00 per month

Legal Specialist

Stinson Leonard Street

<div>Summary

The Research Services Specialist works with the Research Services team to deliver high quality research to all firm personnel. This includes complex legal research, non-legal research, competitive intelligence, business research, and assisting the Research Services Manager in practice division outreach and training initiatives.

The Research Services Specialist will contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of research services initiatives, as well as department wide initiatives to deliver best in class services to the firm.

Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Research Services Specialist Required Education &amp; Experience
<ul>
<li>1-3 years of experience in a law library or reference setting</li>
<li>Familiarity with relevant technology and online legal research (Westlaw and/or Lexis products, Bloomberg Law, PACER etc.)</li>
<li>Ability to be discreet, maintain confidential information, and use sound judgment.</li>
<li>Bachelor's Degree</li>
</ul>
Research Services Specialist Preferred Education &amp; Experience
<ul>
<li>Masters in Library Science or Masters in Library &amp; Information Science</li>
<li>Law firm experience</li>
</ul>
Research Services Specialist Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
<ul>
<li>Research (65%)
<ul><li>Conduct basic legal and non-legal research, such as case and article retrieval, insuring consistent high level of quality and accuracy.</li>
<li>Stay current on the tools, techniques, resources and products that support legal research.</li>
<li>Provide current awareness and alerting services.</li>
</ul></li><li>Practice Division Assistance (15%)
<ul><li>Support Research Services Manager in their role as Practice Division Research Experts.</li>
<li>Attend practice division meetings as needed.</li>
<li>Provide current awareness and alerting services.</li>
<li>Maintain Practice Division Resource Guides and Recommended Routing Lists.</li>
<li>Coordinate support of the Annual Resource Reviews, offering support as needed.</li>
</ul></li><li>Training &amp; Professional Development Management (15%)
<ul><li>Coordinate orientation and training of new attorneys in general legal research resources.</li>
<li>Coordinate ongoing education of attorneys and legal staff in general legal research resources</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Research Services Manager and Director of Research Systems &amp; Services on identifying and developing training initiatives and goals setting for the department.</li>
<li>Participate in professional development opportunities by attending conferences and/or webinars to stay informed of the latest industry developments.</li>
<li>Demonstrate enthusiasm for helping others improve or develop new skills.</li>
</ul></li><li>General and Administrative (5%)
<ul><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
</li></ul>Competencies
<ul>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li>
<li>Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.</li>
<li>A team player who motivates and educates other team members.</li>
<li>Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.</li>
</ul>
Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

Some travel may be required to other firm office locations.

Work Environment &amp; Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Benefits &amp; Compensation

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our employees. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:
<ul>
<li>Medical, dental, and vision health plans</li>
<li><ul><li>Medical savings accounts</li>
<li>Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services</li>
<li>Employer-paid life insurance and AD&amp;D</li>
<li>Short- and long-term disability benefits</li>
<li>Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military</li>
<li>Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>The salary range for this role is $60,000 &ndash; $71,000. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual&rsquo;s unique qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 


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Legal Research Services Specialist

Applauder

&lt;Job Summary&gt; We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Operations Specialist to join our legal team. In this pivotal role, you will streamline legal processes, manage case workflows, and support the efficient functioning of our law office. Your expertise will help ensure compliance, optimize legal technology systems, and facilitate seamless communication across departments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where organizational skills and legal knowledge drive success.&lt;Duties&gt;<ul><li>Manage legal case files and document review processes using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.</li><li>Coordinate and support legal research efforts utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools to gather pertinent information across various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, securities law, and tribal law.</li><li>Assist with contract drafting, proofreading, and editing to ensure clarity, compliance, and precision in legal documents.</li><li>Oversee legal administrative tasks including data entry, filing, organizing client records, and maintaining document management systems.</li><li>Support project management initiatives by tracking deadlines, preparing reports, and facilitating communication between legal teams and external stakeholders.</li><li>Conduct research on legal topics such as UCC law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, patent law, family law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, and more to assist attorneys in case preparation.</li><li>Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and handling correspondence with professionalism.</li><li>Perform clerical duties such as transcription of legal documents, proofreading for accuracy, and maintaining organized filing systems to enhance operational efficiency.</li></ul>&lt;Requirements&gt;<ul><li>Proven paralegal experience or legal administrative experience within a law office setting.</li><li>Strong knowledge of legal research tools including Westlaw and LexisNexis.</li><li>Familiarity with document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw.</li><li>Experience with legal case management software and contract review platforms.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.</li><li>Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with clarity and precision.</li><li>Detail-oriented mindset with strong proofreading and transcription abilities.</li><li>Knowledge of diverse practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, securities law, tribal law &amp; regulations, patent law, family law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law is highly desirable.</li><li>Effective interviewing skills for gathering information from clients or witnesses when necessary.</li><li>Proficiency in data entry and clerical tasks along with excellent phone etiquette for professional communication. Join us as a Legal Operations Specialist to be a vital part of our team! Your expertise will help us deliver exceptional legal support while fostering an organized and efficient work environment that champions growth and excellence in every project you undertake.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to $250,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Opportunities for advancement</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li><li>Wellness program</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77056

Legal Operations Specialist

State of Nebraska

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5 
 
Location:
Lincoln, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$36.417 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00024307 Access to Justice Specialist (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-10-2026 
 
Job Description:
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers:
 
<ul><li>medical/dental/vision
</li><li>$20,000 free basic life insurance
</li><li>state-matched 156% retirement plan
</li><li>13 paid holidays
</li><li>earned paid vacation and sick leave
</li><li>and more
</li></ul> 
The Administrative Office of Courts and Probation (AOCP) is accepting applications for the Access to Justice Specialist. Under the direction of the State Court Administrator and supervised by the Deputy Administrator for Court Services Division, this professional staff position serves as the primary administrative resource for coordinating and implementing the programs and initiatives of the Nebraska Supreme Court&rsquo;s Access to Justice Commission and its standing committees and work groups. This position involves a wide range of high level administrative and executive support tasks requiring effective communication and interactions with Commission leaders and members, and the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation. Qualified applicants will be invested in the mission of Nebraska&rsquo;s Access to Justice Commission and familiar with the state judicial system and those who use it.
 
 
Location: Nebraska State Capitol - Lincoln NE
 
Minimum Starting salary: $75,746.52 
 
Job Duties:
1. Supporting and coordinating the work and strategic planning of the commission and its standing committees/working groups, including development and coordination of initiatives to promote equal access to justice across Nebraska.
2. Organizing and attending meetings of the commission and all standing committees/working groups, including planning and executing all aspects of meeting management, selecting sites or coordinating conference calls, preparing agendas, inviting and coordinating presenters, coordinating technical needs, developing materials, taking minutes, and executing action items.
3. Maintaining a current inventory of all projects and initiatives of the commission and its standing committees/working groups.
4. Identifying grant and funding opportunities for commission initiatives and providing technical assistance related to grant writing and compliance.
5. Overseeing development and content creation promoting the work done by Access to Justice Commission and standing committees/working groups.
6. Maintaining and assisting in recruitment to fill vacancies of commission and standing committee/working groups.
7. Facilitating quarterly reporting by the standing committees and working groups to the commission and facilitating annual reporting by the commission to the Nebraska Supreme Court.
8. Advancing the mission of the Access to Justice Commission by actively engaging the courts, the bar, legal service organizations, legal education providers, the legal and public libraries, and the community, and collaborating with other states&rsquo; Access to Justice Commissions and the American Bar Association&rsquo;s Access to Justice staff.
9. Presenting to judicial, legal and community organizations regarding resources and initiatives of the Access to Justice Commission.
The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws. 
 
Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from a four-year college or university in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, education, human services administration, public administration or related areas plus two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in program management.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters or Juris Doctorate degree with five years&rsquo; experience supervising multiple programs and projects.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Location: Nebraska State Capitol - Lincoln NE
 
Minimum Starting salary: $75,746.52
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of the principles of effective program management. Knowledge of federal and state government processes and pertinent laws and policies. Ability to manage multiple projects. Knowledge and skill in strategic planning processes, the principles of continuous quality improvement, basic budgeting and cost accounting processes, and basic ability to analyze data. Knowledge of Nebraska&rsquo;s criminal, juvenile and civil justice systems, as well as national trends. Demonstrated ability to lead other professionals and support staff. Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing, verbally and to develop quality deliverables including writing of policies, procedures and protocols. Ability to work collaboratively, diplomatically and skillfully with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to organize and manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Physical Requirements
Some travel is required. Sitting behind a computer for extended periods of time. Lifting a maximum of 50 pounds. May be requested to meet tight deadlines. 
 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
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Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

Access to Justice Specialist

Paragon Legal Group

<div>The Position 
An AI-driven legal technology company is seeking a Legal Operations Implementation Specialist to support onboarding and implementation for its rapidly growing platform used by in-house legal teams.
The platform helps legal departments analyze contracts, automate negotiation playbooks, and surface legal risks by learning from historical legal documents and workflows. The company recently raised significant seed funding and already supports more than 100 enterprise customers adopting the platform.
In this role, you will work directly with legal teams as they implement the platform, guiding them through workflow configuration, platform setup, and best practices during the first several weeks of onboarding. You will act as a trusted partner during implementation, helping clients configure the system in a way that aligns with their internal contracting processes.
This position requires someone with high technical skills, strong experience supporting CLM implementations, familiarity with multiple contract lifecycle management platforms, and the ability to manage multiple client onboarding processes simultaneously.
This project starts ASAP, is a contract role with intent for conversion, is remote with Eastern Time hours, and requires 40 hours per week. The hourly rate for this assignment is expected to be between $65 and $80. This range is an estimate; an employee&rsquo;s compensation will be based on the employee&rsquo;s qualifications, skillset, and relevant experience, specific client needs, project requirements, and other considerations permitted by law.
Please see here for Paragon benefits.
About Paragon 
Paragon is on a mission to make in-house legal practice a better experience for everyone. We provide legal departments at leading corporations with high quality, flexible legal talent to help them meet their changing workload demands. At the same time, we offer talented attorneys and other legal professionals a way to practice law outside the traditional career path, empowering them to achieve both their professional and personal goals. Our corporate clients include the nation&rsquo;s top, cutting-edge technology, healthcare, consumer products companies, and more. In the last several years we have taken our strong reputation in the Bay Area and expanded to clients and candidates across the country.
At Paragon, we put people first, take pride in operating with integrity, and aspire for excellence in everything we do. Our unique attorney-led attorney development team will support you through and beyond your initial project.
Our Commitments 
Equal Opportunity Employer: Paragon Legal Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Paragon Legal makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
San Francisco Fair Chance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and do not conduct background screens prior to an offer of employment.
Privacy: Paragon Legal CCPA Notice</div>

Legal Operations Specialist (CLM Implementation Experience)

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