Experienced Legal Assistant — Litigation & Court Filings

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short and Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to provide secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have three or more years of legal assistant experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Proficiency in MS Office is required, and the role involves drafting pleadings, filing, calendar management, and coordinating travel and expenses.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal assistant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Schedule meetings and conference calls
• Communicate with clients and vendors by phone and email with professionalism
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers
• Assist in trial preparation
• Maintain electronic and paper files regularly
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed

Skills

Legal experience

Organization

Initiative

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to provide secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have three or more years of legal assistant experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Proficiency in MS Office is required, and the role involves drafting pleadings, filing, calendar management, and coordinating travel and expenses.