Litigation Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Chicago seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support its busy litigation group. The role involves providing administrative support to attorneys, drafting and filing legal documents, and maintaining calendars. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in litigation support and familiarity with legal e-filing processes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career stability

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Experience with state and federal court e-filing is required.
• Familiarity with appellate court formatting and local rules is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage/FileSite

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Position: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Downtown Chicago, IL
Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 (based on experience)
Schedule: Hybrid (2 days onsite), 35-hour work week

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support its busy litigation group in the Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and stable team supporting attorneys who handle complex matters in insurance defense and appellate litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and legal support to a team of five or more attorneys

Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence

File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing in Cook County and surrounding collar counties

Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings and depositions, and manage filing deadlines

Assist with preparation for trials and appellate matters, including document formatting and local rule compliance

Support paralegals with case file organization and records management

Coordinate travel arrangements and handle attorney time entry and billing

Complete additional administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 years of litigation legal assistant experience

Experience with state and federal court e-filing is required

Familiarity with appellate court formatting and local rules is a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), iManage/FileSite, and other legal administrative systems

Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced legal environment

High school diploma or GED required; additional legal training or certification a plus

This firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, long-term career stability, and a positive work environment.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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