Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

UB Greensfelder; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant for their litigation team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in law firm environments and strong skills in document management and communication. This role offers a collaborative office atmosphere with opportunities for hybrid work after onboarding. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years law firm experience in litigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Producing, editing, and proofreading legal documents.
• Calendar management and trial preparation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Proofreading

Accuracy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $84,000.00/yr

UB Greensfelder has an opening for a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant working intheChicago office. This is a smaller office atmosphere that is within a larger firm network. Our office environment focuses on teamwork and supporting each other in order to better balance workloads. Therefore, strong teamwork and communication skills are highly desired.This is an in-office position that is eligible for hybridwork after the initial onboarding period.

UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm's attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" byBenchmark Litigationand consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visitwww.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You.

Responsibilities Include

• Producing, editing and proofreading various legal documents and correspondence.
• Calendar management, travel arrangements and expense reimbursement.
• Trial preparation, and overall assistance with litigation processes and procedures.
• Time entry, transcription of dictation and overall file maintenance.
  
  

Qualified Applicants Will Have

• 5+ years law firm experience in litigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and styling documents, ability to create table of authorities and table of contents.
• Experience with billing, electronic filing in state and federal courts, docket management, and trial experience.
• Experience to produce, review, and format legal documents.
• Excellent accuracy, grammar, and proofreading skills.
  
  

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs. If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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