Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant (Full-Time)

Scout Partners – Exclusive Search

Location: The Loop

Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office | 2 days remote

Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000

Scout Partners is conducting an exclusive search on behalf of a boutique litigation law firm located in the Loop. The firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to provide direct support to partner-level attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes litigation practice. This role offers a collaborative environment, meaningful responsibility, and a flexible hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and legal documents

• Manage court filings across Federal, State, Appellate, and electronic filing systems

• Assist with discovery, document production, and litigation support

• Docket court orders, deadlines, and other litigation requirements

• Support trial preparation, including assembling trial and exhibit binders

• Maintain and organize electronic client files

• Review, edit, and finalize attorney time entries

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including:

  • Calendar management

  • Scheduling meetings, conferences, and depositions

  • Handling routine correspondence

• Deliver professional, responsive service to attorneys, clients, and colleagues

• Manage competing priorities and ensure deadlines are consistently met

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience

• Strong working knowledge of Federal, State, and E-Filing rules

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading abilities

• Strong technical proficiency with the ability to learn new systems quickly

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion

• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

• Competitive benefits package, including:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid maternity and paternity leave

  • Disability insurance

Why Scout Partners

Scout Partners is a Chicago-based legal recruiting firm specializing in direct-hire placements for top law firms and legal departments. We partner closely with candidates throughout the hiring process, providing insight, transparency, and advocacy from initial conversation through offer and acceptance.