Litigation Legal Assistant

Cremer Law, LLC; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cremer Law, LLC in Chicago seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex commercial and insurance-related litigation. You will prepare and format legal documents, manage case files, organize discovery, and maintain records in electronic and physical formats.

The role is full-time and hybrid, based in Chicago, IL, with some in-office and work-from-home flexibility. You will coordinate scheduling for hearings, depositions, deadlines, and meetings, and communicate with

Qualificações

• Experience supporting litigation attorneys or working in a law firm environment.
• Drafting, formatting, and revising pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• File organization, data entry, document management, and communication with stakeholders.
• Calendaring, managing litigation deadlines, court dates, depositions, and meetings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and ability to multiti-task.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and format legal documents.
• Manage case files and organize discovery materials.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic and physical formats.
• Coordinate scheduling and calendaring for hearings, depositions, deadlines, and meetings.
• Communicate with courts, clients, and other parties as needed.
• Assist with filing, data entry, and document management to ensure efficient case progression.

Conhecimentos

Litigation support

Administrative support

Calendaring

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Legal software

Confidentiality

Formação académica

Associate's degree or equivalent

Ferramentas

Practice management software

Document management systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Description

Cremer Law, LLC has served the litigation needs of business and insurance clients since 1995. Based in Chicago, the firm represents clients nationally in high-stakes lawsuits involving catastrophic losses and significant financial exposure in both state and federal courts. Clients include manufacturers, contractors, hotels, retailers, insurers, and a wide range of other businesses. The firm is known for its practical, business-focused approach to mediating, settling, and litigating disputes. Cremer Law also has distinctive experience representing foreign corporations sued in the United States, leveraging global perspective and cultural awareness to advocate effectively for clients in courtrooms across the country.

Role Description

The Litigation Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling complex commercial and insurance-related litigation matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and formatting legal documents, managing case files, organizing discovery materials, and maintaining accurate records in both electronic and physical formats. The role involves coordinating scheduling and calendaring for hearings, depositions, deadlines, and meetings, as well as communicating with courts, clients, and other parties as needed. The Litigation Legal Assistant will assist with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document management to ensure efficient case progression. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with a combination of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and Legal Assistance, with experience supporting litigation attorneys or working in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and revising pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other case-related documents.
• Skilled in Administrative Assistance, including file organization, data entry, document management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with Calendaring, managing litigation deadlines, court dates, depositions, and meetings using legal or office calendar systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with legal practice management software, document management systems, and standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office suite).
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Prior litigation experience and an associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience are preferred.