Hybrid Entry-Level Legal Project Assistant

Vedder Price P.C.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Retirement planning

Health coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee recognition

Hybrid work

Commuter benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Vedder Price P.C. in Chicago seeks a Project Assistant. This entry-level role provides exposure to multiple practice areas while working under a paralegal to support attorneys and deal teams.

No prior experience is required; you will assist with case setup, eDiscovery, document management, deposition support, research, and trial logistics, gaining foundational skills in a busy legal environment. This hybrid position requires working in the office at least three days a week and offers a

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Exposure to PACER, Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, secured file transfer software, or any litigation database platform is a plus.
• Experience in DocuSign, SharePoint, or secured file transferring software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial case setup, data analytics and organization.
• Assist paralegals with eDiscovery tasks.
• Assist with organization, filing and management of case-related documents.
• Prepare case and trial binders of relevant information and documents.
• Track, log and input information into various platforms.
• Assist with deposition arrangements and preparation of witness files; load, search and pull deposition transcripts.
• Assist with online research including fact-checking and cite checking.
• Assist with trial logistics and pre-trial planning; provide support at trial, arbitration or mediations.
• Assist paralegals with post-trial briefing and tasks; review and organize due diligence materials.
• Routinely organize and maintain files related to various transactions.
• Assist with obtaining and completing forms and filing documents.
• Prepare and distribute closing sets (electronic and/or hard copy).
• Follow up, track and organize post-closing items.
• Update and maintain client files and documents (including minute books and client records).
• Update client entity information in client management database.
• Interface with various departments to accomplish tasks; work with various internal departments and outside vendors.
• Annual billable target of 1,050 hours.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply training to practical issues.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and exercise successful time management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work overtime.
• This role is hybrid and will require at least three days of work in the office.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

PACER

Westlaw

Lexis

Relativity

DocuSign

SharePoint

Job description

Vedder Price P.C. in Chicago seeks a Project Assistant. This entry-level role provides exposure to multiple practice areas while working under a paralegal to support attorneys and deal teams.

No prior experience is required; you will assist with case setup, eDiscovery, document management, deposition support, research, and trial logistics, gaining foundational skills in a busy legal environment. This hybrid position requires working in the office at least three days a week and offers a