Aviation Litigation Secretary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm headquartered in Chicago, seeks an experienced Legal Secretary for the aerospace and aviation group. The role involves advanced administrative and litigation support, extensive knowledge of court procedures, e-filing, and meticulous document preparation in a fast-paced defense litigation environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of legal secretarial experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of five years of legal secretarial experience is preferred, with aviation defense experience a plus.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Knowledge of state and federal court rules, including e-filing, and local rules where applicable.

Responsibilities

Prepares, edits, files and may compose legal documents; files with courts including e-filing; transcribes from dictation.
Updates and maintains databases with email lists, contacts, and client matter lists.
Reviews mail, opens new files, checks conflicts, maintains files and off-site storage.
Greets clients and maintains professional demeanor and confidentiality.
Manages calendars and deadlines; coordinates court dates, depositions, and travel arrangements; communicates deadlines to attorneys.