Dynamic Litigation Legal Assistant: Filing, Scheduling & Support

Anderson, Rasor & Partners, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson, Rasor & Partners, LLP in Chicago is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support two to three attorneys in a busy litigation practice. You will manage calendars, filings, and document preparation with a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation support, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation software. We value professionalism and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience in a litigation environment.
• Strong knowledge of litigation terminology, procedures and filing requirements.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proven proofreading, grammar and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments independently.
• Proactive approach with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, format and finalize correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas and other legal documents.
• Assist with electronic court filings and service of legal documents.
• Maintain attorney calendars, including court dates, depositions, hearings, meetings and deadlines.
• Monitor upcoming deadlines and proactively follow up on time-sensitive matters.
• Coordinate depositions, meetings, conference calls and appointments.
• Assist attorneys with hearings, depositions, mediations and trials.
• Maintain organized matter files (electronic and physical).
• Assist with timely time entry, billing and related administrative tasks.
• Coordinate with billing/administrative teams to provide information accurately and timely.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts and external contacts.
• Prepare correspondence, expense reports and administrative documentation.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Manage multiple assignments from initiation to completion.
• Perform additional practice and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

Anderson, Rasor & Partners, LLP in Chicago is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support two to three attorneys in a busy litigation practice. You will manage calendars, filings, and document preparation with a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation support, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation software. We value professionalism and collaboration.