Hybrid Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (Chicago)

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

PTO, sick time & holidays

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Chicago seeks a skilled legal assistant for civil litigation. The hybrid schedule requires in-office work 2 days per week and remote work 3 days per week for residents of the greater Chicago area.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a law firm, with strong e-filing, calendar, and drafting duties. Responsibilities include e-filing, docket management, coordination of depositions and meetings, and preparing pleadings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a law firm setting.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Hybrid role: in-office 2 days/week and remote 3 days/week in greater Chicago area.
• Proficient with e-filing in Illinois (State and Federal)
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication with outside firms and clients

Responsibilities

• E-filing in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars and schedule meetings.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, and teleconferences.
• Communicate with outside law firms to arrange meetings.
• Prepare and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and motions.
• Open and close legal files.
• Manage correspondence with clients and insurance carriers.
• Track deadlines via docketing system.
• Assist multiple attorneys and prepare for trial.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Time management

EFiling systems

Microsoft Office

Communication with outside firms

Civil litigation knowledge

Legal calendars

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

iManage

Job description

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP in Chicago seeks a skilled legal assistant for civil litigation. The hybrid schedule requires in-office work 2 days per week and remote work 3 days per week for residents of the greater Chicago area.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a law firm, with strong e-filing, calendar, and drafting duties. Responsibilities include e-filing, docket management, coordination of depositions and meetings, and preparing pleadings.