About this opportunity
A growing, large law firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its busy and collaborative litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- File documents electronically in state and federal courts.
- Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and client meetings.
- Maintain case files and organize case-related documents in electronic and paper formats.
- Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and trial binders.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
- Process attorney time entries and assist with billing-related tasks.
- Handle other administrative and litigation support duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm environment.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced practice.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with legal document management and e-filing systems preferred.
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with firm contribution.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment within a growing, well-respected law firm.
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