We are recruiting a Litigation Legal Assistant to support partner-level attorneys in a fast-paced, deadline-driven litigation practice. This role is ideal for an experienced legal assistant with a minimum of four years of litigation experience who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple matters simultaneously.
Responsibilities
Prepare, edit, proofread, and format litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence- Electronically file documents in Illinois state courts, appellate courts, and federal courts, ensuring compliance with all rules and deadlines
- Maintain litigation calendars and docket court deadlines, including scheduling orders and briefing schedules
- Assist with discovery, document production, and preparation of pleading and discovery shells
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and attorney and client meetings
- Assist with trial preparation, including assembling trial binders 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 consistently meet court-driven deadlines
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 rules, procedures, and e-filing systems
- Experience filing across multiple jurisdictions
- Proficiency in 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 a legal team
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