Evening Litigation Legal Assistant

The Chicago Hire Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing law firm in Chicago seeks an Evening Litigation Legal Assistant. This full-time hybrid position requires an experienced candidate with 5-7 years of litigation expertise, adept at handling diverse legal tasks. The role focuses on supporting attorneys, managing case deadlines, and providing high-level service within a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' litigation experience required.
• Strong state and federal filing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents.
• Manage case logistics and communications.
• Assist with discovery and trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Multitasking

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Self-motivated work ethic

Tools

Adobe software

Job description

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The Chicago Hire Company provided pay range

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Our client, a fast-growing law firm, has an amazing opportunity for an experienced legal assistant to join their team as an Evening Litigation Legal Assistant. This role offers candidates the opportunity to support varying practice areas within the firm and assist multiple attorneys with their practice needs. This role will handle a little of everything, including the preparation and revision of court documents and correspondence, overseeing case deadlines, assisting with trial preparation, and tracking billable time. This role requires a legal assistant with a track record of offering high-level service to litigators and a thorough understanding of legal practices. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years’ litigation experience, as well as strong state and federal filing experience.

If you’re an experienced litigation legal assistant who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply to join this growing law firm today!

Please note that this is a hybrid position with work hours from 3PM-11:30PM and requires at least three days per week in-office.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, revise, redline, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and tables of authorities/contents
• Manage case logistics and communications with courts, clients, experts, witnesses, and opposing counsel for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Assist with discovery and trial preparation, including production of documents, deposition exhibits, and trial binders
• Handle e-filing procedures for Federal, State, and local courts and ensure compliance with court requirements
• Maintain client and administrative files within the firm’s document management system and perform conflict checks, file openings/closings, and engagement letter preparation
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings and travel, coordinate logistics, and track related expenses for reimbursement
• Enter and release billable time, review client billing proformas, and follow firm billing procedures
• Proactively manage workload using workflow systems, monitor case deadlines, and provide support coverage as needed

Requirements:

• 5-7 years’ litigation experience required (trial work preferred)
• Strong state and federal filing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, TOC, TOA, Styles, and Adobe software
• Superior multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines and juggle projects in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated work ethic that thrives in both a standalone capacity and collaborative group settings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive documents with professionalism and confidentiality

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services

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