Litigation Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill Legal is assisting a well-established Edwardsville, Illinois law firm in its search for a Litigation Legal Assistant.

This firm represents individuals in complex civil litigation matters and is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with a range of administrative and litigation support functions. This is an on-site role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys being an integral part of trial preparation and case management.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Calendar management for court hearings, depositions, discovery deadlines, and motion deadlines
• Assisting with travel arrangements and expense reporting
• Updating and maintaining case information within internal case management systems
• Preparing pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, authorizations, and hearing or trial binders
• Filing and serving legal documents, including e-filing and preparation of declarations or proofs of service
• Maintaining tracking charts and internal case documentation
• Coordinating depositions with court reporting services and other third parties
• Supporting attorneys and paralegals with trial preparation, including scanning, printing, organizing exhibits, preparing binders, assisting witnesses, and delivering materials to the courthouse as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Experience:

• One or more years of experience in a law firm or other legal setting (or equivalent administrative experience)

Benefits:

This position offers a competitive compensation package that may include paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance options, retirement plans, disability coverage, and other benefits typically offered by established law firms.

The firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.