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Position: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Downtown Chicago, IL
Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 (based on experience)
Schedule: Hybrid (2 days onsite), 35-hour work week

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support its busy litigation group in the Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and stable team supporting attorneys who handle complex matters in insurance defense and appellate litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to a team of five or more attorneys

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence

• File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing in Cook County and surrounding collar counties

• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings and depositions, and manage filing deadlines

• Assist with preparation for trials and appellate matters, including document formatting and local rule compliance

• Support paralegals with case file organization and records management

• Coordinate travel arrangements and handle attorney time entry and billing

• Complete additional administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of litigation legal assistant experience

• Experience with state and federal court e-filing is required

• Familiarity with appellate court formatting and local rules is a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), iManage/FileSite, and other legal administrative systems

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced legal environment

• High school diploma or GED required; additional legal training or certification a plus

This firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, long-term career stability, and a positive work environment.

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