Hybrid Legal Program Clerk - Fast-Paced Litigation Support

Wilson Elser; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Corporate discount plans

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Program Clerk to join our Chicago office in a hybrid setting. The position offers exposure to fast-paced, national law firm work with a focus on reviewing information, creating matters, and data updates across systems.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in civil litigation, parity with paralegal credentials, and solid skills in Outlook/Excel/Word, Smartsheet, and iManage. Join a collaborative team and advance your legal career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years civil litigation experience in a law firm preferred but not required.
• Associate degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills, including document management systems, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Familiarity with Smartsheet and iManage is a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to take and implement direction
• Ability to research and respond to internal and client inquiries
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Review, obtain and update information from internal and external systems, as required
• Create and open new matters/files/folders
• Maintain, and update case lists for the program
• Input data for reporting and tracking purposes
• Send information to the client during the intake process
• Respond timely to emails, questions, and program related requests

Skills

Civil litigation

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Research

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Smartsheet

iManage

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Program Clerk to join our Chicago office in a hybrid setting. The position offers exposure to fast-paced, national law firm work with a focus on reviewing information, creating matters, and data updates across systems.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in civil litigation, parity with paralegal credentials, and solid skills in Outlook/Excel/Word, Smartsheet, and iManage. Join a collaborative team and advance your legal career in a supportive environment.