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Litigation Legal Assistant Location: US-IL-Chicago Email this job to a friend
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We are currently seeking a driven full-time Legal Assistant to support partner level attorneys. Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter that is detail orientated and able to work independently. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Prepare/Draft correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents
- Handle filing of all documents Federal, State, Appeals and E-Filing
- Prepare discovery and pleading shells and assist with document production
- Handle docketing of court scheduling orders, briefing schedules and other court mandated conferences, dates and other litigation requirements
- Assist with trial preparation, including trial and exhibit binders
- Maintain electronic client files
- Review, edit and finalize attorney time entries
- Provide general legal administrative support, including calendar management, scheduling and arranging attorney and client meetings, conferences and depositions, responding to and handling routine correspondence and making reservations/appointments
- Provide quality, responsive customer service to clients, attorneys and co-workers
- Organize and prioritize work and follow through with assignments to completion
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: - Strong technological skills, including proficiency with computer software and ability to learn new software and operating systems
- Must be familiar with all Federal, State and E-Filing rules
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to proofread documents for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Featured benefits - Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Disability insurance
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