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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:
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Provide administrative and legal support to a team of five or more attorneys
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Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
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File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing in Cook County and surrounding collar counties
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Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings and depositions, and manage filing deadlines
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Assist with preparation for trials and appellate matters, including document formatting and local rule compliance
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Support paralegals with case file organization and records management
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Coordinate travel arrangements and handle attorney time entry and billing
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Complete additional administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 4 years of litigation legal assistant experience
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Experience with state and federal court e-filing is required
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Familiarity with appellate court formatting and local rules is a plus
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), iManage/FileSite, and other legal administrative systems
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Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
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Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced legal environment
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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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