Part-time position available beginning February 2008.

Hours:  Flexible, preferrably 15-30 hours per week.

Pay Range:  $8.00/hr. - $12.50/hr., based on experience.  Total yearly salary not to exceed $20,000.00 for first year.  However, salary advancement is expected.

Skills:  Excellent verbal and written skills a must.  Should be familiar with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.  Should also demonstrate good interpersonal abilities, and be willing and able to learn about the legal system.  Experience within the legal field is preferred, but not necessary.  The ability to handle basic accounting tasks would also be a plus.

Position description:  Primarily clerical/secretarial, including answering phone, filing, and generating mail.  However, the successful applicant will also be responsible for the day-to-day organization and running of the office, including creating efficient and reliable systems for handling mail, phone calls, faxes, filings, and calendering important dates.  Any paralegal skills will be utilized, with the position growing to meet the abilities of the employee.

Other Requirements:  Must be a non-smoker.

Please send resumes, with references, and a writing sample if available, to:

Maria N. Berger

PO Box 518

Byron, IL 61010

or via e-mail at mariaberger@earthlink.net .