{"id":126746,"date":"2026-05-28T18:20:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l01937mmk_1779992433-litigation-legal-assistant-legal-secretary-chicago-illinois\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T18:46:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:46:35","slug":"l01937mmk_1779992433-litigation-legal-assistant-legal-secretary-chicago-illinois","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l01937mmk_1779992433-litigation-legal-assistant-legal-secretary-chicago-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Litigation Legal Assistant\/ Legal Secretary"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a id=\"myCustomID\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com\/jobs\/job\/L01937MMK_1779992433\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><strong>Litigation Legal Assistant \/ Legal Secretary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Position Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A well-respected law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys within a fast-paced litigation practice. This role is ideal for a highly organized, service-oriented professional who can provide strong administrative and document support while adapting to evolving team needs.<\/p>\n<p>While the position will ultimately focus heavily on litigation support, the initial scope will include a combination of litigation-related responsibilities and broader administrative tasks. This structure allows for a deliberate ramp-up in workload while ensuring consistent support across the team. The role plays a key part in maintaining organization, responsiveness, and quality within attorney workflows, directly supporting client service and overall team effectiveness.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Administrative &amp; Practice Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and track deadlines across multiple matters<\/li>\n<li>Assist attorneys in prioritizing commitments and maintaining organized workflows<\/li>\n<li>Handle time entry, expense reports, and general administrative requests<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a liaison between attorneys and internal departments (e.g., accounting, operations, administrative support teams)<\/li>\n<li>Provide coverage and collaborate with other legal support staff as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Document Preparation &amp; Filing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, correspondence, and internal materials<\/li>\n<li>Ensure all documents meet applicable court rules and internal standards<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate and support electronic filings in state and federal courts<\/li>\n<li>Maintain document consistency, accuracy, and version control<\/li>\n<li>Proactively identify formatting or content issues and resolve them efficiently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Litigation Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with matter organization, file management, and document tracking<\/li>\n<li>Support attorneys with preparation of filings, exhibits, and case-related materials<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate logistics for depositions, hearings, and other case events<\/li>\n<li>Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court requirements<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to ongoing process improvements within litigation workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree preferred; equivalent law firm experience will be considered<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys<\/li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, including e-filing systems<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management tools<\/li>\n<li>Experience with timekeeping and billing or accounting systems is a plus<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Work Environment &amp; Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This opportunity offers a collaborative and professional environment where team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work and contribute meaningfully to the success of the practice. The team values responsiveness, flexibility, and a proactive approach to supporting attorneys and clients. Professionals in this role benefit from exposure to sophisticated matters, close interaction with attorneys, and opportunities to expand their skill set within a dynamic litigation setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>***Only qualified candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/counter.adcourier.com\/bGVnYWxjaGkuNTYwNzIuMTI1ODRAYmVhY29uaGlsbC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">L01937MMK_1779992433<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"otherId\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com\/jobs\/job\/L01937MMK_1779992433\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":3770,"template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Chicago, Illinois","_application":"legalchi.56072.12584@beaconhill.aplitrak.com","_company_name":"Beacon Hill Staffing Group","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[175,182],"job-types":[18,2],"class_list":["post-126746","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job-type-direct-permanent","job-type-full-time"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Litigation Legal Assistant\/ Legal Secretary Chicago Illinois<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Litigation Legal Assistant\/ Legal Secretary Chicago Illinois - Apply with Beacon Hill Staffing Services for this Litigation Legal Assistant\/ Legal Secretary job in Chicago, Illinois\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l01937mmk_1779992433-litigation-legal-assistant-legal-secretary-chicago-illinois\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Litigation Legal Assistant\/ Legal Secretary Chicago Illinois\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Litigation Legal Assistant\/ Legal Secretary Chicago Illinois - Apply with Beacon Hill Staffing Services for this Litigation Legal Assistant\/ Legal Secretary job in Chicago, Illinois\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/bhsg.com\/jobs\/job\/l01937mmk_1779992433-litigation-legal-assistant-legal-secretary-chicago-illinois\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Nationwide Staffing Agency | Temp &amp; 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