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Benefits after 30 days
Supportive team environment
Professional growth opportunities
Job summary
A prominent law firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant. The role includes supporting litigation attorneys, maintaining files, and preparing legal documents. Candidates should have at least 5 years of legal assistant experience in litigation and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. A hybrid working schedule is offered, along with a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $85,000. This position encourages a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a legal assistant.
Experience in a private law firm setting.
Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
Responsibilities
Provide general office support for litigation attorneys.
Maintain and organize files and documents.
Prepare and finalize legal documents and correspondence.
Track court and filing deadlines.
Assist attorneys with research and support activities.
Skills
Litigation experience
Microsoft Word
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree
Tools
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Document management systems
Job description
A prominent law firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant. The role includes supporting litigation attorneys, maintaining files, and preparing legal documents. Candidates should have at least 5 years of legal assistant experience in litigation and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. A hybrid working schedule is offered, along with a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $85,000. This position encourages a supportive and collaborative team environment.