Legal Assistant

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short and Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to provide secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have three or more years of legal assistant experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Proficiency in MS Office is required, and the role involves drafting pleadings, filing, calendar management, and coordinating travel and expenses.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal assistant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Schedule meetings and conference calls
• Communicate with clients and vendors by phone and email with professionalism
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers
• Assist in trial preparation
• Maintain electronic and paper files regularly
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed

Skills

Legal experience

Organization

Initiative

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Due to our continued growth, Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Chicago office. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Schedule meetings and conference calls
• Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers
• Assist in trial preparation
• Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed

Required Skills and Experience:

• Three or more years of legal assistant experience is required
• Strong attention to detail & organizational skills
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP?

Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.

Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long -Term Disability, and Profit Sharing.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Short and Long -Term Disability
• Profit Sharing

Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.