Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant

MMM LEGAL GROUP; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Bonus

Résumé du poste

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join the Chicago office. The role requires 5+ years of litigation support experience and involves assisting attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, file management, and document preparation.

Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with e-filing, court rules, and document management systems. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal assisting experience in a law firm or other legal setting.
• Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret complex documents such as pleadings and other documents related to a litigation matter.

Responsabilités

• Provides proactive administrative support for Litigation attorneys and paralegals.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of matters and information.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Interacts with court personnel, attorneys and staff in a professional manner to obtain and provide data, answer questions, and resolve problems.
• Drafts documents and filings.
• Transcribes dictation.
• Files documents with courts electronically.
• Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda according to Firm standards.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

Kofax/Nuance

InTapp

LMS+

iManage

Court operations

E-filing

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Formation

Paralegal certification or related coursework

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join the Chicago office. The role requires 5+ years of litigation support experience and involves assisting attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, file management, and document preparation.

Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with e-filing, court rules, and document management systems. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.