Litigation Legal Assistant — IP & Business Focus

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) and profit sharing

Transit Contributions

Résumé du poste

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago, IL seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys across all stages of litigation, with emphasis in IP and employment matters. This full-time on-site role requires professionalism, discretion, and strong organizational skills to manage calendars, filings, and confidential documents.

You will prepare filings, maintain client files, draft correspondence, and assist with billing while coordinating with attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 full years of litigation experience is expected.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities are required.
• Proficiency in state and federal e-filing procedures and trial preparation.
• Excellent communication with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads with accuracy; team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support from inception through all phases of litigation or settlement.
• Electronic filing in state and federal courts as needed.
• Manage assigned attorneys’ calendars, dockets, and appointments.
• Prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and complex litigation documents.
• Maintain attorney time entry and billing records.
• Maintain client files in DMS (Netdocs) and physical files.
• Screen incoming calls and correspondence; respond as needed.
• Provide backup support to other legal assistants as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of firm and client matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

E-filing procedures

Trial preparation

Microsoft 365

Multi-tasking

Team player

Time management

Formation

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Netdocs

Description du poste

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Chicago, IL seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys across all stages of litigation, with emphasis in IP and employment matters. This full-time on-site role requires professionalism, discretion, and strong organizational skills to manage calendars, filings, and confidential documents.

You will prepare filings, maintain client files, draft correspondence, and assist with billing while coordinating with attorneys and staff.