Legal Assistant

PeopleShare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to support their Architecture and Engineering practice group in Chicago. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial litigation and demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Life insurance and disability coverage

Wellness programs and resources

Occasional work-from-home flexibility

Free snacks and office perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state court rules and filing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit legal correspondence and court filings.
• Coordinate depositions and maintain litigation calendars.
• Assist with preparation and service of discovery and motion filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational abilities

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Direct message the job poster from PeopleShare

Legal Assistant – Architecture & Engineering Practice Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Experience Required:

Minimum 10 years, including commercial litigation

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Architecture and

Engineering (A&E) practice group in Chicago. This is a full-time position ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with at least 10 years of experience—commercial litigation experience is required, and prior exposure to A&E matters is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and edit legal correspondence and court filings
• File pleadings with both state and federal courts
• Coordinate depositions and maintain litigation calendars
• Assist with the preparation and service of discovery and motion filings
• Maintain case files and handle document management
• Arrange attorney travel, process expense reports, and handle time entry

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of federal and state court rules and filing procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); Adobe Acrobat experience is a plus
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Experience supporting litigation attorneys; A&E litigation exposure is strongly preferred
• Salary: $64,000 – $82,000 annually (based on experience)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and/or IRA with employer contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and public holidays
• Parental leave
• Life insurance and disability coverage (short and long term)
• Wellness programs and resources
• Occasional work-from-home flexibility
• Free snacks and office perks

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic legal team focused on delivering exceptional service to clients in the A&E sector.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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