Legal Assistant
Current- Assist small group of attorneys on cases involving eviction/housing discrimination, criminal record expungement, domestic abuse/orders of protection, divorce, identity theft, etc.- Schedule appointments and calendar hearings for applicants and clients- Communicate regularly with local nonprofits and institutions such as circuit clerks, domestic violence shelters, social service and government agencies such as DCFS and SSA, and disability rights organizations- Manage the Galesburg office front desk, taking all calls and assisting walk-ins, and creating/maintaining resources such as contact information sheets, pamphlets and brochures- Support attorneys with preparing, obtaining, sending, filing, and (as needed) notarizing documents such as letters, orders, motions and petitions