Hybrid Litigation Legal Assistant - Fast-Paced Firm Support

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff in Chicago seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support assigned attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role includes coordinating travel, calendaring and other needs to ensure smooth case workflows.

The ideal candidate has seven years of litigation experience, strong communication, and expertise in Microsoft Office and legal software to enable efficient case management and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistants must have a High School Diploma and seven years of litigation experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and experience with legal software.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned attorneys with litigation tasks and deadlines.
• Coordinate travel, calendaring, and other support needs.
• Maintain client and administrative files and assist with document management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Professional client service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook PowerPoint Word)

TOC

TOA

PDF software

InTapp Time

Intapp Open

Chrome River Expense Reporting

Aderant

Interaction

iManage

Job description

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff in Chicago seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support assigned attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role includes coordinating travel, calendaring and other needs to ensure smooth case workflows.

The ideal candidate has seven years of litigation experience, strong communication, and expertise in Microsoft Office and legal software to enable efficient case management and collaboration across teams.