Legal Assistant Job at Dream Exchange, Chicago, IL

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  • Dream Exchange
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Dream Exchange is a stock exchange in formation, that will focus on small business capital formation and diversity using the power of the American investing public. Our goal is to allow investors to empower innovators and emerging businesses in a way that has never been done before.

We are a lean and tight-knit team that values our members like family. We are looking for capable, product-oriented individuals who share our passion for accomplishing our purposes for the betterment of our country and the world.

We are looking to hire a paralegal with superb research and organizational skills.

A successful paralegal should be a critical thinker and have exceptional writing skills with interest in fashioning credible legal reports. Top candidates will display accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent time management, organizational and listening skills.

This is preferably a full-time role, however, an exceptional candidate may be able to start part-time with the opportunity to transition to earning a rewarding full-time role with ample opportunity for career advancement.

Paralegal Responsibilities:

· Meet with attorneys to discuss assignments and projects

· Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining attorney calendars, including all appointments, meetings, deadlines, making photocopies, and compiling complex documentation

· Proofread various documents: contracts, agreements, etc.

· Maintain legal files electronically and physically within the office

· Perform legal and background research when requested

· Perform clerical duties to ensure that related documents are properly ordered and available.

· Maintain and update law libraries, literature and documentation.

Paralegal Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree (required)

· Paralegal Certificate (preferred but not required)

· Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.

· Excellent document management skills.

· Organized with strong conceptual and research skills.

· Flexible schedule with a commitment to attendance.

· Critical thinker who displays accuracy and attention to detail.

· Excellent comprehension of the law.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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