Legal Assistant

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO Friendly Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant at Mid-Size Chicago Law Firm

H1 Heading: Join Our Team as a Litigation Legal Assistant

H2 Headings:
- Competitive Salary and Outstanding Benefits Offered
- Responsibilities and Duties of a Litigation Legal Assistant
- Requirements for the Position
- Preferred Education and Experience
- Equal Opportunity Workplace

Bold Headlines:
- Highly Responsible and Rewarding Full-Time Position
- Seeking Detail-Oriented and Organized Candidate
- Fast-Paced Environment with Multiple Competing Tasks
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Salary Information: This full-time position offers a competitive salary, which will be discussed during the interview process. Along with your resume and cover letter, please send your salary requirements.

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Type: Full-time

Experience Information: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience required. Previous e-filing experience in state and federal courts preferred. Knowledge of state and federal court procedures, specifically in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and Wisconsin, is necessary. Previous insurance defense/asbestos experience is a plus.

Job Description:
- Drafting and Filing Court Documents
- Proofreading Motions and Orders
- General Correspondence and Case Management Support
- Coordinating Hearing Dates and Court Orders
- Adhering to Tight Deadlines
- Relieving Receptionist as Needed

Primary Responsibilities:
- Drafting and Preparing Notices and Filings
- Proofreading Attorneys’ Motions and Pleadings
- Electronic Filing and Monitoring of Court Orders
- Corresponding with Opposing Counsel and Court Clerks
- Interacting and Following Up with Attorneys
- Adhering to Tight Deadlines
- Relieving Receptionist as Needed

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Law Firm Experience
- Recent E-Filing Experience in State and Federal Courts
- Knowledge of State and Federal Court Procedures
- Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment
- Detail-Oriented and Organized
- Ability to Meet Tight Deadlines with Accuracy
- Typing Speed of 55+ wpm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Education and Experience:
- Previous Insurance Defense/Asbestos Experience

Equal Opportunity Workplace:
Our firm is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Military status, or Veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity and inclusion in our team.

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Medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, and paid time off

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Drafting, Proofreading, E-filing, Court Procedures, Organization, Time Management, Communication, Problem-Solving

Bachelor's degree or equivalent law firm experience

Email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to HR Department

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent law firm experience

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