Evening Litigation Legal Assistant

Internal Revenue Service; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking an Evening Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys across various practice groups. This hybrid position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment while ensuring high-quality legal assistance, from document management to client communication.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of litigation experience, preferably with trial work.
• Strong federal and state filing experience.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and motions.
• Manage case deadlines and communicate with courts and clients.
• Assist with discovery requests and trial preparation.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

TOC

PDF software

InTapp Time

Aderant

Job description

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country.

Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

Working with Us - Come and "Be Benesch!"

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team.

Want to know more? To hear from some of our team, click here: https://www.beneschlaw.com/careers/index.html

Benesch is proud to announce the opening for an Evening Litigation Legal Assistant in our Chicago office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility. The hours for this position are 3:00 pm until 11:30 pm.

Position Summary:

Our Chicago office has an amazing opportunity for an Evening Litigation Legal Assistant who is looking to be part of a growing, dynamic organization. This role is perfect for the litigation legal assistant who is looking to work with different attorneys and their varying practice groups in one of the nation's fastest growing law firms and assist litigators in an energetic, fast-paced environment.

The Evening Litigation Legal Assistant plays a key role in providing additional support to different attorneys and their practice groups with everything from document production, trial/arbitration support to e-filing and project. The office is looking for a contributor who wants to be an involved member of their team.

Essential Functions:

1. Prepare, revise, redline and proofread various pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, motions, briefs (Federal, State and local level, including appellate), generation of tables of authorities, tables of contents, etc.
2. Heavy case management, correspondence and communication with courts, clients, witnesses, experts and opposing counsel regarding hearings, depositions, trials and various meetings.
3. Assist with the assembly, production and tracking of discovery requests and responses, deposition, exhibits, trial binders and trial preparation.
4. Working knowledge of e-filing procedures and requirements for Federal, State and local courts.
5. Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system.
6. Proactive utilization of workflow management system to manage assignments from timekeepers, maintain an organized workload, and assist others during PTO or peak periods.
7. Schedule appointments including meeting invites, video conference details, conference room requests, meal requests etc. and maintains attorney's calendar.
8. Enter and release attorney's billable time in accordance with firm guidelines. Review proformas for billings received from the Accounting Department to clients for services rendered.
9. Perform initial conflict checks and open/close client matters and prepare engagement letters.
10. Monitor case deadlines and work with Docket Department to ensure deadlines are entered and met.
11. Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for timely reimbursement.
12. Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external clients to deliver a high level of customer service, consistent with the Firm's "First in Service" philosophy.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Proactively participates as a member of the practice group support coverage team.
2. Stay current in the use of all firm systems and practices.
3. May require overtime or weekend hours.
4. Perform additional office support duties as assigned/requested.

Confidentiality:

Due to the nature of your employment, various documents and information, which are of confidential nature, will come into your possession. Such documents and information must be kept confidential at all times.

Qualifications:

The Evening Litigation Legal Assistant must have a High School Diploma in addition to 5 to 7 years of litigation experience, preferably with trial work, in addition to strong federal and state filing experience. Must be able to handle multiple priorities at one time, work well with others and have excellent communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), TOC, TOA, Styles and PDF software. Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, iManage are pluses. Must possess an excellent customer service attitude.

The salary range for this position is $85K to $105K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email at [e-mail].

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