Legal Assistant

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Experienced Legal Assistant in Libertyville, IL

Salary Information: Competitive salary based on experience

Experience:

Responsibilities:

• Prepare e-filings for court
• Schedule depositions involving multiple parties
• Manage attorneys' calendars
• Open new files
• Time entry
• Prepare expense reports (ChromeRiver)
• Perform day-to-day tasks as needed

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently and with a team to assist attorneys
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with Document Management Systems (DMS)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Metra reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) retirement plan

Location: Libertyville, IL

Law Firm Overview:

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a well-established law firm founded in 1992 with nine partners. Despite the 2008 recession and legal market downturn, the firm has continued to grow and now has 140 lawyers and over 100 staff across six offices in three states.

Job Description:

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support four litigation attorneys. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, energetic, and able to work independently while also managing busy attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare e-filings for court
• Schedule depositions involving multiple parties
• Manage attorneys' calendars
• Open new files
• Enter time and expenses
• Perform day-to-day tasks as needed

Required Experience & Skills:

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• Ability to work independently and with a team to assist attorneys
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with Document Management Systems (DMS)

Salary Information: Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Metra reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) retirement plan

Location: Libertyville, IL

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices based on an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

H1: Experienced Legal Assistant Opportunity in Libertyville, IL
H2: Join the Growing Team at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a well-established law firm with a strong history of growth and stability. We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support four litigation attorneys in our Libertyville, IL office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented and energetic individual with a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and with a team to assist attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities for this role include preparing e-filings for court, scheduling depositions involving multiple parties, managing attorneys' calendars, opening new files, and performing day-to-day tasks as needed. Strong written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Document Management Systems are also required.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Metra reimbursement, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Join our team at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP and grow your career with a financially stable and expanding law firm. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in our employment practices based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Apply now and become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!

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Medical, dental, vision, Metra reimbursement, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, 401(k)

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E-filing, scheduling, time management, communication, Microsoft Office, document management

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Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the attention of [contact person name] at [company email].

Qualification and Experience Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience

Legal