Commercial Litigation Assistant

Trueline; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Merit-based compensation growth

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Collaborative culture

Community service initiatives

Job summary

Trueline's client is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant in Chicago, IL, to support its litigation team. The role demands a proactive individual who can thrive in a dynamic setting, effectively managing various administrative tasks while ensuring exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in civil litigation, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities within a respected national law firm.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment.
• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience involving state and federal courts.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal documents.
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule meetings.

Skills

Legal support experience

Civil litigation knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Electronic court filing systems

Document management software

Legal docketing software

Job description

Trueline's client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm with a strong commercial litigation practice, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join its litigation team in Chicago, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting busy litigators, and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service while managing complex administrative responsibilities.

What You'll Do as the Legal Administrative Assistant:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to a team of commercial litigation attorneys
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and court filings
• Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts
• Maintain and organize electronic case files using document management software
• Review court orders and pleadings and coordinate docketing requests
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements
• Process time entries, assist with billing, expense reports, and accounts receivable activities
• Open and close client matters, prepare engagement documents, and assist with conflict checks
• Coordinate incoming mail, correspondence, and other administrative workflows
• Serve as a dependable resource to attorneys and team members while meeting critical litigation deadlines

Must-Haves as the Legal Administrative Assistant:

• 3-5 years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment
• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience involving state and federal courts
• Experience with electronic court filing systems
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional demeanor and commitment to outstanding client service

Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Administrative Assistant:

• Experience with NetDocuments, NetDocs, or similar document management systems
• Familiarity with legal docketing software
• Experience supporting commercial litigation attorneys
• Knowledge of legal billing and time entry processes
• Experience preparing engagement letters and handling new matter intake

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary of $70,000-$95,000 based on experience
• Merit-based compensation growth opportunities
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work with a highly respected national litigation team
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Opportunities to participate in pro bono and community service initiatives
• Long-term career growth within a stable, nationally recognized law firm

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.