{"id":20404,"date":"2026-06-02T15:40:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/legal-assistant\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:45:54","slug":"legal-assistant","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/legal-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>LEGAL ASSISTANT \u2013 CENTRAL REGIONAL OFFICE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><i><strong>Passionate about helping low-income individuals with a range of civil legal issues?<\/strong><\/i><br \/><strong>Join Land of Lincoln Legal Aid to make a long-term impact!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks a motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant with the Central Regional Office located in East St. Louis, Illinois.<\/p>\n<p>Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois. We are committed to providing justice for those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and to make positive changes in the communities we serve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Answer\u00a0phones,\u00a0direct\u00a0calls,\u00a0and\u00a0perform\u00a0receptionist\u00a0responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>Communicate\u00a0with\u00a0clients,\u00a0attorneys,\u00a0and\u00a0others<\/li>\n<li>Perform\u00a0intake\u00a0for\u00a0applicants,\u00a0which\u00a0includes\u00a0data\u00a0entry\u00a0in\u00a0case\u00a0management\u00a0system<\/li>\n<li>Type\u00a0legal\u00a0documents\u00a0and\u00a0correspondence<\/li>\n<li>E-file\u00a0legal\u00a0documents\u00a0and\u00a0handlemail<\/li>\n<li>Otherduties\u00a0as\u00a0assigned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal Assistant experience strongly preferred<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively in a pleasant and professional manner<\/li>\n<li>Good\u00a0working\u00a0knowledge\u00a0of\u00a0Microsoft\u00a0Office\u00a0programs\u00a0and\u00a0comfortable\u00a0with\u00a0technology<\/li>\n<li>Excellent verbal,\u00a0analytical,\u00a0writing,\u00a0andorganization\u00a0skills<\/li>\n<li>Strong\u00a0attention\u00a0to detail<\/li>\n<li>Ability\u00a0to\u00a0accurately\u00a0type\u00a0and\u00a0edit<\/li>\n<li>Highly\u00a0motivated\u00a0withdesire\u00a0to\u00a0work\u00a0in\u00a0fast-paced\u00a0environment<\/li>\n<li>Commitment\u00a0to\u00a0social\u00a0justice<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated\u00a0abilityto\u00a0build\u00a0relationships\u00a0and\u00a0work\u00a0with\u00a0people\u00a0of\u00a0diverse\u00a0social,economic, and racial\/ethnic backgrounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$44,000 &#8211; $58,500 (depending on\u00a0experience).\u00a0Excellent\u00a0insurance and retirement benefits; generous leave benefits. 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