Legal Assistant

Amundsen Davis, LLC; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A law firm in St. Charles, IL is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide essential support for litigation attorneys. The role requires 5+ years of litigation experience and strong organizational skills. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a private law firm.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and multi-tasking skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support for litigation attorneys.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents.
• Track court and filing deadlines.

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Legal research

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Legal/document management systems

Job description

Amundsen Davis, a full-service business and litigation law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a sophisticated litigation practice in our St. Charles, IL office, where you’ll work in a dynamic, friendly, and collaborative environment while enjoying the resources and benefits of a large law firm.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

This position is not open to recruiters.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support for litigation attorneys, including file maintenance, calendar management, scheduling depositions/meetings, preparing expense reports, submitting invoices, and coordinating travel
• Set up new clients and matters, including conflict checks and preparation of engagement letters
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents, including e-filings, ensuring accuracy and consistency on time-sensitive matters
• Calculate, calendar, and track court and filing deadlines; stay current with court rules and procedures for state and federal filings
• Organize and maintain both paper and electronic case files; create, convert, and format documents as needed
• Perform legal research and provide additional support to attorneys as required

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a private law firm, with strong organizational, administrative, and multi-tasking skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and legal/document management systems
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to meet deadlines under pressure while working independently or collaboratively within a team
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and a solution-oriented approach in providing outstanding internal and external client service
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• This position requires regular and predictable in-office attendance

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal and Administrative
• Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave