Legal Assistant

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Wellness plans

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

A respected law firm in Chicago is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support their busy litigation team. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, with responsibilities including preparing legal documents, assisting with case management, and maintaining case files. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in a law firm setting and strong organizational skills. The position provides comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm setting.
• Strong proficiency with e‑filing systems and familiarity with court procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and e-file legal documents in courts.
• Assist attorneys with case management and scheduling.
• Organize and maintain case files accurately.
• Coordinate discovery processes and document production.
• Draft correspondence and assist with trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and vendors.

Skills

e‑filing systems

organization skills

attention to detail

managing multiple priorities

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

About the Role

Our client, a respected law firm in Chicago, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support their busy litigation team. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and an opportunity to work on complex commercial litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and e-file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Assist attorneys with case management, including scheduling hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules.
• Coordinate discovery processes, including document collection and production.
• Draft correspondence and assist with preparation of exhibits and trial binders.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and vendors to facilitate case progress.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm setting.
• Strong proficiency with e‑filing systems and familiarity with court procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 paid holidays, and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Benefit offerings for full‑time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401(k) plan.

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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• California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice