Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to $75,000 + Excellent Benefits
Position Summary
A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level support to partner-level attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. This role requires a highly organized professional who can manage multiple matters simultaneously, maintain strict court deadlines, and deliver high-quality legal documentation and administrative support.
Responsibilities
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence
• Electronically file documents in Illinois state courts, appellate courts, and federal courts while ensuring compliance with all court rules and deadlines
• Maintain litigation calendars and docket critical court deadlines, including scheduling orders and briefing schedules
• Assist with discovery, document production, and preparation of pleading and discovery templates
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and attorney/client meetings
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing trial materials and exhibit binders
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and client records
• Review and finalize attorney time entries
• Provide administrative support including calendar management, scheduling, and routine correspondence
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and vendors
• Manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Qualifications
• Minimum of four years of experience as a litigation legal assistant in a law firm environment
• Working knowledge of Illinois state and federal court filing rules and procedures
• Experience with electronic filing systems across multiple jurisdictions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Excellent grammar, proofreading skills, and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff
Why This Opportunity
• Hybrid work environment
• Salary up to $75,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative legal team
• Stable and professional law firm environment