Subpoena Law Clerk

  • Full-time

Company Description

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana, Omaha, Nebraska, and Overland Park Kansas. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas and Wisconsin. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.

Job Description

Successful law firm seeks an entry-level, full-time Subpoena Clerk for our downtown Chicago headquarters. This position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized professional capable of functioning in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment. Please forward cover letter, resume and salary requirements for consideration.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Position Summary:

This Subpoena Clerk position is responsible for following a filing system and organizing records, such as letters, legal documents, case files, correspondence, invoices and memoranda according to that system. They may be responsible for keeping files up-to-date and maintaining a calendar.

Essential Job Functions:

·         Issue subpoenas and submit check request to accounts payable.

·         Conduct follow up calls and track on spreadsheet.

·         Follow up with attorneys regarding status of subpoena requests.

·         Maintain daily calendar and computer files. Ensure tasks are completed timely and properly documented.

·         Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.

·         Docketing.

·         Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

·         Maintaining records attendant to court proceedings.

·         Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

·         High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

·         0-2 years of experience supporting a legal office or working in the legal industry.

·         Working knowledge of court rules and procedures.

·         Microsoft Word and Outlook experience required; Excel experience preferred.

·         Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.

·         Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.

·         Excellent communication and proofreading skills.

·         Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.

·         Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently.

·         Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability.

·         Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Additional Information

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.