Litigation Practice Assistant — Hybrid Role with Growth

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP); Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP) is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to provide comprehensive litigation support to senior leadership across a national practice. The role requires managing critical administrative and litigation tasks, coordinating across multiple U.S.

offices, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include 4+ years in legal administration, strong e-filing experience, and excellent communication.

Formación

• 4+ years of legal administrative or litigation support experience in a law firm or professional services setting.
• Hands-on e-filings in federal and state courts.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office and document management systems.
• Experience with docketing, transcription, and expense management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact with attorneys and clients at all levels.
• High school diploma or equivalent; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Jurisdictions preferred: Illinois, California, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania.
• Typist speed 60+ WPM; ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Coordinate and submit electronic filings in federal and state courts.
• Provide litigation support including hearing prep, exhibit management, and deposition coordination.
• Manage complex attorney calendars and scheduling; coordinate meetings via Microsoft Teams.
• Arrange business travel and related logistics.
• Maintain client files and case records in electronic and physical formats.
• Enter and track deadlines using docketing systems.
• Process expense reports and vendor invoices in firm financial systems.
• Assist with file closing procedures and records management.
• Coordinate client meetings, conferences, depositions, and hospitality arrangements.
• Reserve conference space and support videoconferencing for meetings and proceedings.

Conocimientos

Litigation support

Executive assistant

Calendar management

Typing speed

Communication skills

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Electronic filings

Descripción del empleo

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP) is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to provide comprehensive litigation support to senior leadership across a national practice. The role requires managing critical administrative and litigation tasks, coordinating across multiple U.S.

offices, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include 4+ years in legal administration, strong e-filing experience, and excellent communication.