Legal Assistant

Lillig & Thorsness, Ltd.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

401(k) plan eligibility

Job summary

Established Oak Brook law firm Lillig & Thorsness, Ltd. seeks a full-time, in-office Legal Assistant to support two partners in a diverse civil litigation practice, including commercial, construction, and personal injury matters.

Requirements include a minimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant in a litigation setting, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel. Civil litigation and e-filing experience are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant in a litigation practice.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; civil litigation and e-filing familiar.

Responsibilities

• Filing and serving pleadings and other documents in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Calendaring and independently tracking court dates and deadlines.
• Drafting and formatting correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Assisting with discovery, case preparation, and factual investigation.
• Managing multiple matters and following up on outstanding tasks.
• Communicating with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive

Time management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PCLaw

Job description

Established Oak Brook law firm seeks a full-time, in-office Legal Assistant to support two partners in a diverse civil litigation practice, including commercial litigation, construction litigation, and personal injury. A minimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant in a litigation practice is required.The ideal candidate is highly organized and proactive. Because our practice is varied, we need someone who can handle competing priorities, investigate unfamiliar issues, and identify practical solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Filing and serving pleadings and other documents in Illinois state and federal courts;
• Calendaring and independently tracking court dates and deadlines;
• Drafting and formatting correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents;
• Assisting with discovery, case preparation, and factual investigation;
• Managing multiple matters and following up on outstanding tasks;
• Communicating with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.

Candidates should have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and written communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Civil litigation and electronic filing experience are mandatory. We use PCLaw for billing; prior PCLaw experience is helpful but not required.

Benefits: We offer health insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and eligibility to participate in the firm's 401(k) plan after six of employment.